Lord's Test Match 1953

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The start of the second test match at Lord's between England and Australia.

SV. English cricketing team taking the field (first 7' for super title) & LV. SV. Arthur Morris and Hassett taking field. GV. Crowds in front of Pavilion. CU. Father time on top of pavilion. GV. Game in progress. CU....

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
28577
Sort Number:
53/048
Time in/Out:
01:59:05:00 / 02:03:20:00
Canister:
53/48
Film ID:
94.20
Issue Date:
29/06/1953

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