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DetailsOriginal Format: Standard 8 Colour: Colour Sound: Silent Duration: 6 mins 15 secs Genre: Amateur
Subject: SPORT
Summary An amateur record of the Gateshead Games held at the Gateshead Stadium on the 27th June 1973.
Description An amateur record of the Gateshead Games held at the Gateshead Stadium on the 27th June 1973.
The film begins with the arrival of the Mayor, Councillor Leslie Carr, and other guest to the stadium. From the stands, Mr Carr gives a speech to the crowds. There is a general view of the stadium with sporting competitors getting ready.
A cycling race takes place, filmed from trackside, followed by a girls' sprint race, a men’s sprint race, a second cycling race and a long distance race. The film ends with views of an advertising poster for the event.
