Lynton-Devon Gradient 1 In 3 1925

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Item title reads - Gradient 1 in 3! Exciting moments at Beggar's Roost Hill on London to Land's End run. Lynton, Devon.

M/S as men on motorcycles drive up Beggar's Roost Hill, some of them wobble a bit and the spectators stand well back. One of them needs a push to get through, and a group...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
25069
Sort Number:
G 1181
Time in/Out:
01:46:26:00 / 01:47:34:00
Canister:
G 1181
Film ID:
388.25
Issue Date:
16/04/1925

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