The Big Blow & Cuts 1926

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Full title reads: "The Big Blow. 125 bands of working men musicians compete in 21st National Band Festival".

Crystal Palace, London.

Panning L/S of crowds gathered around bandstand outside Crystal Palace (good view of famous glass palace). M/S of small tent in front of bandstand, a...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
26267
Sort Number:
G 1332
Time in/Out:
01:17:40:00 / 01:22:05:00
Canister:
G 1332
Film ID:
638.07
Issue Date:
27/09/1926

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