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Film Number

300

Title

MORECAMBE SOAP BOX DERBY

Producer

Pathe News

Date

*1955

Gauge

35mm S

Colour

b/w

Sound

sound

Running Time

1 mins 11 secs

Description

A variety of pedal powered cars race along Morecambe promenade watched by large crowds. The race is for boy scouts and is won by the 3rd Altrincham Scouts based at Altrincham Grammar School.

 

 



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