Ice Skating 1947

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Unissued / Unused material.

British Amateur Skating Championships. Wembley, Greater London / Middlesex.

Various C/U's Jeanette Altwegg, the winner of the women's contest holding the Cup. Out of focus M/S as she skates towards the camera holding Cup. C/U Altwegg and Mr. H. Graham...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
64650
Sort Number:
UN 1874 G
Time in/Out:
01:16:54:00 / 01:17:44:00
Canister:
UN 1874 G
Film ID:
2204.11
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