London AKA Powerboat Race 1969

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No title - Powerboat Race, London.

L/S and M/S the river Thames with Houses of Parliament in background. M/S showing powerboats moving towards the start. L/S the start of the race with St. Paul's Cathedral in background. Various shots as the boats speed along. Various shots boats rounding marker...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
57556
Sort Number:
69/088
Time in/Out:
01:31:14:00 / 01:32:23:00
Canister:
69/88
Film ID:
2231.19
Issue Date:
30/10/1969

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