Thrills A'plenty! 1933

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Full title reads: "Nr Newcastle-on-Tyne. Thrills a'plenty! in the 'Miniature' Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb of the North."

Nr Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear.

Various shots of stripped down sports cars competing in hill climb competition. Lots of people watch as the cars speed up the...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
6605
Sort Number:
33/074
Time in/Out:
01:24:10:00 / 01:25:00:00
Canister:
33/74
Film ID:
731.18
Issue Date:
14/09/1933

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