The Great Metropolitan Handicap, Won By… 1949

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Epsom, Surrey.

The Great Metropolitan Handicap (won by Yo Yo).

L.S. Epsom race course showing Grandstand and crowd. L.S. Grandstand and crowds. M.S. Bookies. L.S. Crowds on the race course. C.U. Woman spectator. L.S. Main section of the course. L.S. Elevated Two tic-tac men. L.S. Elevated...

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
67382
Sort Number:
UN 2105 E
Time in/Out:
01:44:21:00 / 01:47:08:00
Canister:
UN 2105 E
Film ID:
2475.11
Issue Date:
1949

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