Open To Visitors 1927

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Item title reads: " "Open to visitors" Thousands of holiday makers all round the coast particularly the youngsters - enjoy opportunity to look over visiting battleships."

England

A paddle steamer passenger boat comes alongside the side of a battleship. Passengers are seen crossing...

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33236
Sort Number:
G 1422
Time in/Out:
01:49:22:00 / 01:50:21:00
Canister:
G 1422
Film ID:
692.31
Issue Date:
08/08/1927

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