Over Cumberland's Famous Fells AKA Over… 1930

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Item title reads - Over Cumberland's famous fells. 68 hardy riders compete over difficult course for famous Alan Trophy. Carlisle, Cumbria.

M/S of the motorcycles lined up with their riders stood behind them. M/S as one competitor starts the race and another gets into position. Various shots...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
18941
Sort Number:
G 1700
Time in/Out:
01:11:04:00 / 01:12:22:00
Canister:
G 1700
Film ID:
824.07
Issue Date:
07/04/1930

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