The Derby 1923 1923

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Item title reads - The Derby 1923.

Intertitle - 'Cold and Cheerless morning greeted early enthusiasts.' L/S as spectators tramp across the field towards the course.

Intertitle - 'The police arrangements were perfect.' What seems like thousands of policemen line up and wait, the camera...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
23741
Sort Number:
G 0987
Time in/Out:
01:48:10:00 / 01:53:05:00
Canister:
G 987
Film ID:
306.33
Issue Date:

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