The Scott Trials 1928

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Item title reads - The Scott Trials. Thrilling riding in motorcycling world's 'Grand National.' Yorkshire.

L/S as the motorcyclists ride up the hill. Various shots as they ride through the water. One rides down a hill and through a ford, they bump over the rocks in the river. Various shots...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
35471
Sort Number:
G 1560
Time in/Out:
01:34:46:00 / 01:36:21:00
Canister:
G 1560
Film ID:
770.18
Issue Date:
12/03/1928

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