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  • Short Summary

    King Alfonso XIII of Spain attends horse races in Madrid.

  • Description

    King Alfonso goes to the races in Madrid, Spain.

    Shot of King Alfonso XIII of Spain and 2 other men, all wearing top hats; on balcony box; with track in BG; white pole in FG. Shot of horses running on track. Back to platform - men in top hats walk down ramp. Shot of car; with King & Queen getting out; others around it; trees in BG.

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    Film ID:
    1868.60
    Media URN:
    71902
    Group:
    Old negatives
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    1914 - 1918
    Sound:
    Silent
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:00:39:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:54:35:00 / 01:55:14:00
    Canister:
    ON 052 P

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  1. Linda Alexander says

    My great uncle, John Walker, trained racehorses for King Alphonso. I think I caught sight of him on your news item. I have some photos if you are interested. Linda Alexander

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