The Grand National 1936 1936

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Full title reads: "The Grand National 1936".

Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, Merseyside.

'Reynoldstown' wins Grand National for second year in a row.

Various shots of crowds arriving at race course; by train, bus, car and on foot. Various high angled shots of competing horses...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
12484
Sort Number:
36/026
Time in/Out:
01:31:40:00 / 01:38:39:00
Canister:
36/26
Film ID:
857.14
Issue Date:
30/03/1936

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