The Derby 1947 1947

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Full title reads: "The Derby 1947".

Epsom Race Course, Surrey.

LS General views of the course, crowds and stands.

MS King George VI and Lord Roseberry, followed by Queen Elizabeth (later Queen Mother), Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and the Prince Henry, Duke...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
40628
Sort Number:
47/046
Time in/Out:
01:36:36:00 / 01:40:17:00
Canister:
47/46
Film ID:
1177.23
Issue Date:
09/06/1947

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