June 4th At Eton Progression Of 1914-1918

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June 4th at Eton - procession of boats.

Eton College, Berks.

Sparse spectators on bank of River Thames watch boys rowing by in boats. General view of the boys standing up in their boats, holding their oars in the air. General view of good crowds of spectators watching from the river...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
71891
Sort Number:
ON 052 E
Time in/Out:
01:44:57:00 / 01:45:32:00
Canister:
ON 052 E
Film ID:
1868.49
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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