The Old "Comtemptibles" 1933

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Full title reads: "London. The Old 'Contemptibles' of glorious memory - parade once again to be reviewed by Gen. Sir Noel Birch."

London.

Ranks of veterans from the early days of WW1 are lined up for inspection. They are being inspected by General Sir Noel Birch.

Parade...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
6538
Sort Number:
33/064
Time in/Out:
01:51:19:00 / 01:52:55:00
Canister:
33/64
Film ID:
727.30
Issue Date:
10/08/1933

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