Southend Carnival 1950-1959

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Southend 1954?

Illuminated carnival 'train' going through street. LS. and MS. carnival characters in costume on the train. Crowd at night. carnival parade. Carnival queen. Foot of carnival queen - pan up to face. LS. Various scenes of carnival parade, and people watching.

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Cataloguer:
James
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
70543
Sort Number:
UN 2464 C
Time in/Out:
01:04:49:00 / 01:08:35:00
Canister:
UN 2464 C
Film ID:
2610.04
Issue Date:
1950 - 1959

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