Morecambe - Soap Box Derby 1952-1955

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Morecambe, Lancashire.

Various shots of boy scouts working on their go karts / soapbox carts. The karts are put into their starting positions. Long line of carts being pedalled along Morecambe sea front. The race is started. Various CU of Cub scouts watching. Another race starts. More cheering...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
31558
Sort Number:
55/072
Time in/Out:
01:48:51:00 / 01:50:03:00
Canister:
55/72
Film ID:
571.41
Issue Date:
08/09/1952

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