| MEAT PORTERS DERBY Herbert Banks wins meat porters' "Derby" which involves carrying a 171 pound side of beef around Smithfield market. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5420 |
| Catalog #: | 182763 | |
| Clip Number: | 182763-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1690 | |
| Timecode: | 01:06:46 - 01:07:30 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1930 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONTESTS: Occupational CONTESTS: Unusual LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London OCCUPATIONS: Grocer / Butcher | |
| Description: | Meat porters' "Derby." Half mile race round Smithfield Market each carrying a side of beef weighing 171 pounds, won by Herbert Banks. London M/S as the camera pans across men carrying the joints of beef, people crowd around them. M/S as the race begins and they run along through the crowd. M/S as Herbert Banks is held up by colleagues after the race, he waves. | |
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