World's Wonder Grandstand 1926

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Full title reads: "World's wonder grandstand to be replete with every modern device for comfort of racegoers, is rising rapidly on site of the familiar old structure".

Epsom, Surrey.

Panning shot of building site on race course. Panning shot of spectators under umbrellas in old stand....

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
26179
Sort Number:
G 1328
Time in/Out:
01:43:12:00 / 01:44:22:00
Canister:
G 1328
Film ID:
634.13
Issue Date:
13/09/1926

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