"Tour De Britain" 1951

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Full title reads: "Tour De Britain".

Daily Express round Britain cycle race. It starts in Hyde Park, London.

CU Cyclist spinning cycle wheel. SV Pan up cyclists preparing bikes. CU Putting water bottle onto frame. LV Crowds around cyclists. CU French cyclists signing autograph. LV...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
47998
Sort Number:
51/068
Time in/Out:
01:05:26:00 / 01:07:45:00
Canister:
51/68
Film ID:
1471.05
Issue Date:
23/08/1951

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