Midland A.A Cross Country Championships… 1914-1918

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Birmingham, West Midlands.

Midlands Cross country Championship race held during the winter; near Birmingham; England. A group of many runners-- some wearing shorts (!) start out across a flat field; spectators stand in BG. Closer shot of runners passing; to left.

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
75511
Sort Number:
ON 117 C
Time in/Out:
01:19:41:00 / 01:20:14:00
Canister:
ON 117 C
Film ID:
1904.13
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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