The Dunmow Flitch Trial 1930

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Full title reads: "Ilford. The Dunmow Flitch Trial. With Mr Tom Webster as Judge before jury of maidens and bachelors, winning couple swear that they have not quarrelled for a year and a day. - believe it or not!"

Ilford, Essex.

Pan across mock up court room under a tent. People sit...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
6284
Sort Number:
30/004
Time in/Out:
01:28:32:00 / 01:30:20:00
Canister:
30/4
Film ID:
713.18
Issue Date:
12/06/1930

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