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Chelmsford United Works Sports

1924 , Chelmsford (Essex)

Cat no. 1115

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Local newsfilm of a sports day at the United Works, Chelmsford.

Scenes from the 'scratch' (i.e. first class) three-mile race. All competitors are wearing proper kit, which was quite unusual for a local sports event at that time. There are shots of some race winners; two individuals and a foursome, that may be a relay team.There is a shot of the prizes and of the prize giving by Mrs. P.C. Low. There are also some shots of the crowd.

Keywords

Athletics; Sports

Intertitles

Three miles scratch race. Winner, Corporal W.M. Cotterell. (Champion of England.) Distribution of prizes by Mrs. Paul C. Low.The End.

Background Information

William M. Cotterell represented the U.K. in the 5,000 metres in 1925

  • Camera : A.R.P. Hickley

Manifestations

Chelmsford United Works Sports

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