The British Experts' Trial AKA The British… 1932

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Full title reads: "Nr. Stroud. 'The British Experts' Trial' - open only to winners of an 'Open' in 1932 - Motor Cycling's highest honour - won by J. Williams (Rudge) Solo - & J H Flook (Norton) Sidecar. 46 started - 34 finished!"

Stroud, Gloucestershire.

A man rides a motorcycle along...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
90665
Sort Number:
32/94
Time in/Out:
01:55:20:00 / 01:56:37:00
Canister:
32/94
Film ID:
3251.28
Issue Date:
24/11/1932

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