River Relay Race 1929

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Putney to Mortlake boat race on the Thames, London.

Full titles read: "RIVER RELAY RACE - Bert Barry.... World's sculling Champion beats 3 rivals over Boat Race course."

L/S's of two men carrying out rowing boat from boathouse. M/S's of rower (Bert Barry) sitting in boat smiling. Good...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
35969
Sort Number:
G 1618
Time in/Out:
01:03:34:00 / 01:05:22:00
Canister:
G 1618
Film ID:
794.04
Issue Date:
24/06/1929

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