| A SHROPSHIRE LAD Famous jockey Gordon Richards gets a warm welcome on his return to his home town. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5510 |
| Catalog #: | 255697 | |
| Clip Number: | 255697-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 33/99 | |
| Timecode: | 01:43:23 - 01:45:32 | |
| Location: | Oakengates, Shropshire, England. | |
| Year Shot: | 1933 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Honors LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "A Shropshire Lad. Oakengates - his native town - gives Gordon Richards 'the proudest moment of his life'." Oakengates, Shropshire. Crowd filled street in Oakengates. Banner hung over the road reads: "Well Done Gordon". Jockey, Gordon Richards steps up onto a podium. A man speaking on behalf of jockeys says a few words and makes presentation to Gordon Richards. Gordon Richards makes a speech of thanks mentioning his love of Shropshire. | |
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