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SHROVETIDE GAMES AT ASHBOURNE, BROADSTAIRS & ALNVICK
Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
Pancake Day in Ashbourne is marked by Shrovetide football match. Various shots of crowds chasing a ball across the countryside - extremely messy and muddy.
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Broadstairs, Kent.
Traditionally, Pancake Day in Broadstairs is a day when fishermen give the children ride in their boats. Various shots of the children running to get on the boats and children in boats at sea. Two boys get seasick.
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Alnwick, Northumberland.
Pancake Day in Alnwick starts around the Castle. A ball is thrown from the castle wall and the Shrovetide football match starts. Crowds run around chasing the ball. Football match finishes with river battle. Men are seen in water fighting for possession of ball.
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CRUFTS DOG SHOW
London.
Various shots of the dogs at the Crufts Dog Show in London. Some of the great dogs seen are: Scottish Sheep Dog (Lassie / Collie), French Poodles, English Sheep Dog (Bobtail), Pekinese / Pekingese and Dalmatian.
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PARACHUTING NEAR MARSEILLES
Nr Marseilles, France.
A parachuter, surrounded by several other men is getting ready for the jump. Pan along 100 feet long tower (wire structure) from which the parachute will jump. Various shots of the men jumping from the tower.
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