Zoo For British Animals AKA Zoo For British… 1964

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Matlock, Derbyshire.

A zoo for British wild animals in the grounds of Riber Castle. There are various shots of Lord Bagot goats and Soay sheep being fed.

Various shots of polecats, an otter playing and geese and ducks on a pond in the grounds. Good C/Us of Eagle owls. Various other...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
3458
Sort Number:
CP 477
Time in/Out:
01:06:29:00 / 01:08:27:00
Canister:
CP 477
Film ID:
261.04
Issue Date:
16/02/1964

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