Swimming Enthusiasts 1935

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Empire Swimming Pool, Wembley, London

Title card reads: " Swimming Enthusiasts - Schoolchildren give exhibition at Wembley Pool".

WS. Man performing a handstand on the high board, he dives in to the pool WS. Girl runs and jumps does a tucked somersault and dives into the pool. WS....

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Data

Cataloguer:
Bond
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
11050
Sort Number:
35/043
Time in/Out:
01:56:47:00 / 01:58:26:00
Canister:
35/43
Film ID:
827.24
Issue Date:
30/05/1935

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