Welcome To New Champion 1952

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Rugby, Warwickshire, England

GV. Johnny Williams (British & Empire Heavyweight Boxing champion) and Ted Broadribb, Williams' manager, riding through crowded Rugby street (first 7 feet for super title.) & SV. SCU. Arriving at Grand Hotel. GV. Crowd. GV. Flashlights popping crowd around Williams....

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
27182
Sort Number:
52/023
Time in/Out:
01:50:37:00 / 01:51:48:00
Canister:
52/23
Film ID:
19.42
Issue Date:
17/03/1952

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