Samuel Crompton Centenary In Bolton 1927

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Item title reads: "Samuel Crompton centenary. Impressive celebrations in Bolton."

Bolton, Lancashire

M/S of statue. A parade of men in top hats, and dignitaries march along in park . M/S of memorial stone.

Data

Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33120
Sort Number:
G 1406
Time in/Out:
01:22:25:00 / 01:23:12:00
Canister:
G 1406
Film ID:
686.10
Issue Date:
13/06/1927

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