The Eel Men 1931

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Subtitle of this story is: "A glance at the old Dutch Schuyts".

Intertitle explains that for nearly three centuries the Dutch "Schuyts", or eel boats have been moored in the Thames. They remain there until relieved by other boats because if they were to vacate the moorings, their privileges...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
15357
Sort Number:
EP 169
Time in/Out:
01:15:42:00 / 01:17:50:00
Canister:
EP 169
Film ID:
910.09
Issue Date:
23/03/1931

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