"The Colmore" 1933

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Full title reads: "Stratford-on-Avon. 'The Colmore'. Motor Cycling's first reliability trial of the Season attracts record entry."

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

Various shots of people ridding motorcycles over rough terrain in reliability trial. Motorcyclist rides his bike through...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
6007
Sort Number:
33/015
Time in/Out:
01:47:26:00 / 01:49:06:00
Canister:
33/15
Film ID:
697.35
Issue Date:
20/02/1933

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