The Champs Return 1954

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Chadwell Heath, Essex.

GV beflagged Havering Gardens, Chadwell Heath. SV Jim Peters, carrying his baby Jennifer, Mrs. Peters by his side, walking into front garden. SV Roger Bannister walking over to join Peters. CU Mrs Peters kissing her husband. SV crowd cheering. CU Peters and Bannister....

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
29763
Sort Number:
54/064
Time in/Out:
01:27:19:00 / 01:28:26:00
Canister:
54/64
Film ID:
178.20
Issue Date:
19/08/1954

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