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#682702 7th Apr 2012 9:58am
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First proper post so apologies if this is in the wrong section.

Back in the days of clockwork TVs (mid 50's) there was a short film shown on TV, on a loop, with clips of newsreels. The clips included:
The Coronation
The ascent of Everest
The Blackpool/Bolton Cup Final
England winning the Ashes
The Boat Race, when one of the boats sank.
My mate claims there were two more but I think that was it. Anyone help?
I've a pint resting on this, so cheers (hic) if you can help.

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four minute mile????????

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Festival of Britain?

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Originally Posted by carbooter
four minute mile????????


Yes, deffo. I remember Roger Bannister collapsing at the finishing line. Thanks for that. Blast!

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Originally Posted by Helles
Festival of Britain?


Hmmm! don't remember seeing that.

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Donald Campbell, just a guess.


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maybe churchill with the V sign???

i'm only 23, i have no idea, just guessing at something WWII related.

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Originally Posted by NickLeg
First proper post so apologies if this is in the wrong section.

Back in the days of clockwork TVs (mid 50's) there was a short film shown on TV, on a loop, with clips of newsreels. The clips included:
The Coronation
The ascent of Everest
The Blackpool/Bolton Cup Final
England winning the Ashes
The Boat Race, when one of the boats sank.
My mate claims there were two more but I think that was it. Anyone help?
I've a pint resting on this, so cheers (hic) if you can help.

No pint for me. My mate claims that his extra two were the four minute mile, agreed. But he also claimed footage of a Grand National, no evidence. So we've called it all square.
Thanks for your contributions.

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Gordon Richards rides Pinza to victory in the 1953 Epsom Derby.
Which ended many unsuccessful attempts for him

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Originally Posted by NBSM51
Gordon Richards rides Pinza to victory in the 1953 Epsom Derby.
Which ended many unsuccessful attempts for him


Oh! Noooooooooo!!!


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