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  1. Dover Honours Joan

    Date released
    26 Sep 1929
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    1932
    NoS ID
    386739
    Extras
    1 film clip

    NfO synopsis: Presentation by Mayor of Dover to 12-year-old Joan Brunton who broke all records in her Dover-to-Ramsgate swim.

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  2. Bravo Joan!

    Date released
    20 Sep 1928
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    1539
    NoS ID
    087121
    Story no
    8 / 9
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Under shadow of Captain Webb’s statue, 11 year old Joan Brunton, who swam 11 miles from Dover to Deal, receives Cup from Mayor of Dover.

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  3. Schoolgirl Channel Swimmer

    Date released
    30 May 1929
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    1611; Super Issue No.: 29/43
    NoS ID
    087647
    Story no
    2 / 7
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Thus early in her training - 11 year old Joan Brunton enjoys 3 1/2 hour practise swim (water temperature 51°) and says she hopes she’ll do it. "Good luck, Joan".

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  4. Child’s Play!

    Date released
    12 Sep 1929
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    Issue no
    1928
    NoS ID
    386798
    Extras
    1 film clip

    NfO synopsis: Joan Brunton swims from Dover to Ramsgate swim and breaks all records: Age (12 years), Distance (20 miles), and Time (6 hours, 2 minutes).

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  5. The Channel Next Year

    Date released
    6 Sep 1928
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    1535
    NoS ID
    087086
    Story no
    6 / 8
    Extras
    1 film clip

    11 year old Joan Brunton swam from Dover to Deal - nearly 11 miles in 2 hrs 51 mins.

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  6. The Channel Next?

    Date released
    26 Sep 1929
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    1645; Super Issue No.: 29/77
    NoS ID
    087885
    Story no
    5 / 6
    Extras
    1 film clip

    The record-breaking girl swimmer - 12 year old Joan Brunton - receives presentation from Mayor of Dover.

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