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The Channel Next Year

Series

Series Name: Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

Date Released

6 Sep 1928

Stories in this Issue:

1. 17,000 Pigeons
2. Subway Smash Horror
3. Mystery Flight
4. World’s Fastest Road Race
5. Ladies Long Distance Swimming Championship
6. The Channel Next Year
7. The "Penny Farthing Bike"
8. The "Lady Drake"

Story

Story No. within this Issue: 6 / 8
Summary: 11 year old Joan Brunton swam from Dover to Deal - nearly 11 miles in 2 hrs 51 mins.
Keywords: Sport; Children; Swimming; Water sports
Locations: Dover
Story extras:: Film clip

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How to cite this record

'The Channel Next Year', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 1535, 6 Sep 1928. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/87086 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)