Sir Christopher Wrens Birthplace AKA Sir… 1937

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Sir Christopher Wren's birthplace.

Various locations in Wiltshire.

L/S of the picturesque country village of Teffont Evias. Various shots as a farmer drives his cows driven through the village, M/S's of thatched cottages, lovely gardens and tree lined streets. C/U of one cottage...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
41911
Sort Number:
NSP 053
Time in/Out:
01:01:34:00 / 01:03:42:00
Canister:
NSP 53
Film ID:
1236.02
Issue Date:
01/04/1937

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