Safety First for Jockeys. Crash Helmets Were Worn for the First Time at Hexham Steeplechases

Series

Series Name
Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.
1413
Date Released
6 Oct 1924
Date Other
2 Oct 1924
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Angling from Various Angles (Cartoon)
  2. 2Canine Aristocrats - The Kennel Club’s Show at Alexandra Palace
  3. 3Aerial Amours. Shy But Spooney, the Happy Couple Seek Seclusion in the Sky
  4. 4Nottingham Goose Fair. Brilliant Sunshine Attracted a Large Number of Visitors to This Famous Festival
  5. 5Safety First for Jockeys. Crash Helmets Were Worn for the First Time at Hexham Steeplechases
  6. 6Strengthening the Navy - Lady Fremantle, Wife of the Commander in Chief of Portsmouth, Lays Keel Plate of HMS Suffolk

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 6
Summary
SCU man in helmet. SCU man puts on jockey’s cap. LV pan crowd. LVs race and finish.
Keywords
Horse racing; Safety devices
Locations
England; Hexham
Written sources
Newsfilm Online   Used for alternative date
Length of story (in feet)
41
Story extras:
Film clip

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