Hill Climb 1949

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Steep Hill Climb for cars at Rodborough Common, Stroud, Gloucestershire.

M/S Several shots of competitors preparing theirs cars for race. L/S and C/U Cars starting off. L/S Various shots of the motor cars going up the slimy and greasy hill climb. Several more shots of motorists attempting to...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
34220
Sort Number:
NP 231
Time in/Out:
01:51:46:00 / 01:53:54:00
Canister:
NP 231
Film ID:
1263.36
Issue Date:
14/02/1949

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