Log Rolling At Norwich 1935

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Norwich, Norfolk.

A man in swimming pool trying to get on a log and roll it with his feet - he does not last long. A Canadian sport which has come to England. Another man unsuccessfully...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
12281
Sort Number:
35/076
Time in/Out:
01:42:43:00 / 01:43:46:00
Canister:
35/76
Film ID:
837.40
Issue Date:
23/09/1935

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