Cycle Tour of Britain

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1212A
Date Released
28 Aug 1952
Date submitted
Aug 1952
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Cycle Tour of Britain. DESCRIPTION: 79 competitors recently set out on the second annual tour of Britain. The first stage, from Hastings, was won by Johnny Brackstone of Middlesex, but the first man to cross the line at Aberystwyth was Gregormi, a Frenchman. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Competitors at start on Hastings front. Crowds. Cyclists racing along various parts of route. Fast trucking shot like on bike, past houses etc. Signpost LAMPETER. Winner past post (winning post).
Keywords
Sport; Buildings and structures; Cycling
Card file number
57707
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
102
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Cycle Tour of Britain', British Movietone News Issue No. 1212A, 28 Aug 1952. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18015 (Accessed 08 Feb 2025)