| WONDERFUL BOY WALKER Master G.O. Edwards wins the Manchester to Blackpool walking race and establishes a new world record. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5222 |
| Catalog #: | 178961 | |
| Clip Number: | 178961-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 811 | |
| Timecode: | 01:40:05 - 01:41:21 | |
| Location: | Lancashire. | |
| Year Shot: | 1921 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | AGE GROUP/CHILDREN: School-age child AGE GROUP/CHILDREN: Skills AGE GROUP/TEENAGERS: Sports LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Lancashire SPORTS: Children SPORTS: Women SPORTS/RACES: Walking | |
| Description: | Wonder Boy Walker. Master G.O. Edwards aged 10, establishes World's record in walking 52 miles in 11 hours 43 minutes Manchester to Blackpool. Lancashire. Master Edwards walks up road, a man walks beside him carrying a bowl. M/S following the boy from behind, he moves to the side of the road. M/S as he walks up the street, people applaud. "Lillian Salkeld, aged 16, gave up after going 38 miles." L/S as Lillian walks towards the camera, she drinks from a bottle and hands it to a woman who is walking with her, a man on a bicycle rides behind. L/S as she walks round the corner. A woman kisses Master Edwards as he poses for the camera. | |
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