Full title reads: "International Grand Prix at Limerick".
Limerick, Eire, Southern Ireland, Republic of Ireland.
Various shots of the pit lane filled with racing cars before the race. Among the cars seen are ERAs and Maserati's. MS a mechanic makes final adjustments to an engine. MS a far eastern visitor takes a photograph.
Cars move quickly out of the pits. VS of the race around the streets of Limerick. Crowds are watching the race. Cars drive through a chicane.
MS badly burned and mangled Bugatti. There has been a crash - old records suggest that the John Fitzroy Duke of Grafton died in this crash.
More shots of the race. The crowd applaud as the winner is waved over the finishing line with a chequered flag.
MS of winner Alan Hutchinson being shaken by the hand.
N.B. Item found in Unidentified Gazettes reel. Matches missing item from 36/63.
The date of the race was 4 August 1936.
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Description
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Data
- Archive
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 06/08/1936
- Sound:
- sound
- Media URN:
- 73010
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Film ID:
- 1909.14
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration
- 00:02:33:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:48:16:00 / 01:50:49:00
- Canister:
- 36/63 / UNI GAZ ROLL 12
- Sort Number:
- 36/63 / UNI GAZ 012
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- Categories
- Sport & Leisure Travel & Exploration
- WorkSpaces
- MG R-Type 1936/08/06 Wochenschau Limerick Vintage Rally Mark K
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jamied says
The date of the race is 4 August 1936.
John Fitzroy, the 9th Duke of Grafton, was indeed killed in this race. His badly damaged car, seen after the accident, is a Bugatti.
The winner seen at the end of the clip is Alan Hutchinson, driving an MG PB.
British Pathé says
Thanks jamied.