The Penny Farthing Bike 1928

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Item title reads - "The Penny Farthing Bike." C. J. Bowtle retains the Challenge Cup for one mile race on the old fashioned "boneshaker". Herne Hill, London.

M/S as the men race around on their Penny Farthings. M/S of them at the starting line with men supporting them. Various shots as Bowtle...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
35071
Sort Number:
G 1535
Time in/Out:
01:23:15:00 / 01:24:33:00
Canister:
G 1535
Film ID:
742.18
Issue Date:
06/09/1928

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