Dover Honours Joan

Series

Series Name
Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.
1932
Date Released
26 Sep 1929
Date Other
21 Sep 1929
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Story

Summary
NfO synopsis: Presentation by Mayor of Dover to 12-year-old Joan Brunton who broke all records in her Dover-to-Ramsgate swim.
Researcher Comments
See also CHILD’S PLAY, Issue 1928, covering the swim.
Keywords
Children; Swimming; Records; Local government; Awards and honours
Written sources
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Newsfilm Online
Library number GR
15277
Length of story (in feet)
64
Story extras:
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'Dover Honours Joan', Gaumont Graphic Issue No. 1932, 26 Sep 1929. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/386739 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)