Polperro Issue Title - Wait For It! 1937

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Story featuring scenic views of a Cornish fishing village. Part of the WAIT FOR IT! issue.

Polperro, Cornwall.

Various shots around this delightful fishing village. Lots of shots of people walking up and down the twisting and winding lanes and steps.

An elderly fisherman...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
42064
Sort Number:
NSP 075
Time in/Out:
01:46:42:00 / 01:48:01:00
Canister:
NSP 75
Film ID:
1242.30
Issue Date:
02/09/1937

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