Olympic Torch Leaves Greece

Series

Series Name

Pathe News

Issue

Issue No.

48/59

Date Released

22 Jul 1948

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Mountbatten Receives Garter Order
2. 2Olympic Torch Leaves Greece
3. 3The World in Focus: Three Years After

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 3

Summary

Kindled in Greece the symbol of the Olympic Games starts on its way to Wembley Stadium.

Keywords

Sport; Ceremonies

Locations

Greece; Altis

Length of story (in feet)

95

Story extras:

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