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  • Short Summary

    Rowing teams from Oxford colleges compete for the 'Headship of the River'.

  • Description

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    Oxford, Oxfordshire.

    L/S of two rowing teams of Oxford colleges on a river; spectators line the riverbank. High angle M/S of a large group of supporters running along the bank to keep up with the rowing teams. Several similar shots of the race for 'Headship of the River'; L/S shows numerous other college rowing teams in the race.

    Note: the competition takes place on part of the River Thames called the Issis, and takes place during 'Eights Week' in Oxford.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    718.06
    Media URN:
    33721
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    27/02/1928
    Sound:
    Silent
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:00:55:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:05:44:00 / 01:06:39:00
    Canister:
    G 1480

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