The Pitmen's Derby 1933

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Full title reads: "Newcastle-on-Tyne. 'The Pitmen's Derby' Leonard, Dictum and His Majesty's Fox Earth first, second and third in race for historic Northumberland Plate."

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear.

Jockeys mount their horses in the parade ring. Watched by Horse racing fans.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
6513
Sort Number:
33/050
Time in/Out:
01:05:50:00 / 01:07:03:00
Canister:
33/50
Film ID:
727.04
Issue Date:
22/06/1933

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