The Pigeon National. Homers Released at Bournemouth for the Biggest Cross-Country in the Season

Series

Series Name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.

986

Date Released

2 Sep 1920

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Loading Submarine Dock. The Largest in the World; Carries Three Submarines, One in Centre and One on Either Side - Used for Testing Work
2. 2The Pigeon National. Homers Released at Bournemouth for the Biggest Cross-Country in the Season
3. 3Burnham on Crouch (Essex) Yachting. Opening of Famous Small Yacht Week
4. 4Harvesting Flax. This Valuable Plant Gives Linseed Oil, Linseed Meal, Oil Cake for Cattle, Linen, Tow, String, Etc
5. 5Mayflower Tableau at Worcester. Pageant Held at Manor House, Breedons Norton - Once the Home of John Copley

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 5

Summary

Pigeons being released at start of derby; in flight.

Keywords

Competitions; Birds

Library number GR

4111

Length of story (in feet)

55

Story extras:

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