Surf Championships In Cornwall 1967

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Cornwall.

High angle long shot of the beach at Porthtowan, Cornwall, from the cliffs. MS. Competitors carrying the surfing boards down to sea at start of the surf championship. MS. Starter on beach with rifle and flag. Various shots of the holidaymakers playing in shallow waters. Various shots...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
89622
Sort Number:
UN 4286 H
Time in/Out:
01:25:40:00 / 01:31:00:00
Canister:
UN 4286 H
Film ID:
3196.19
Issue Date:
1967

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