Olympics 1948

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Thought to be Selected Originals from late 1940s material.

Various shots of cycling event from 1948 London Olympics. For full details see story in 48/67. Winner: Jose Beyaert of France.

Possibly connected with 48/67 - MD.

Note: The race took place on 13 August 1948.

Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
59764
Sort Number:
UNSO 037 A
Time in/Out:
01:00:00:00 / 01:02:12:00
Canister:
UNSO Reel 037 A
Film ID:
1522.01
Issue Date:

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  • The race took place on 13 August 1948.

    It's started by Prince Philip, using a starting pistol.

    The race takes place in Windsor Great Park.

    In the final shots, Prince Philip shakes the hand of the race winner, Jose Beyaert of France.

    jamied 20th Apr 2012
  • Thanks for the detail.

    British Pathé 15th May 2012

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