| TOWN CRIERS CONTEST - BRIDPORT Walter Abbott of Lyme Regis wins the Town Criers contest at Bridport in Dorset. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6382 |
| Catalog #: | 252848 | |
| Clip Number: | 252848-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 38/65 | |
| Timecode: | 01:01:11 - 01:02:09 | |
| Location: | Dorset | |
| Year Shot: | 1938 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | COMMUNICATIONS: Misc. CONTESTS: Occupational LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Dorset OCCUPATIONS: Unusual | |
| Description: | Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! at Bridport. Town Criers competition at Bridport in Dorset. L/S of Town Criers marching and ringing their bells followed by a crowd. M/S of one on the platform showing off his voice. Various shots of others doing the same. M/S of the winner Mr Walter Abbott of Lyme Regis, everyone applauds after he has spoken. M/S of him holding the winner's Cup and ringing his bell. He announces that instead of making another speech he will now fill the Cup, everyone laughs and he smiles. | |
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