The Derby 1969 1969

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The Derby 1969. Epsom in Surrey.

Several shots of modern gypsy caravans and cars at Epsom race course. M/S of group of smartly dressed gypsy men. M/S of woman holding baby. M/S of the men climbing into car and driving off. L/Ss of the Derby race course. Shots of the huge crowds. High Angle...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
57291
Sort Number:
69/046
Time in/Out:
01:13:45:00 / 01:17:40:00
Canister:
69/46
Film ID:
2207.10
Issue Date:
05/06/1969

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