The Brooklands of France. Inauguration of New Racing Track at Montlhery

Series

Series Name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.

1416

Date Released

16 Oct 1924

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1All England Croquet Tournament - Precision and Patience Are Two Necessary Adjuncts to This Restful Pastime
2. 2Society Wedding. The Marriage of Miss Philippa Wendell and (Sic) and Lord Galloway at St Margaret’s Westminster
3. 3Record Jumping - Finest American Horses Make Spectacular Attempts on World’s Record
4. 4The Brooklands of France. Inauguration of New Racing Track at Montlhery
5. 5The Majesty of the Law. Procession of Judges from Westminster Abbey to the House of Lords for the Opening of the New Session of the Law Courts.

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 5

Summary

LV start of motor cycle race. LVs riders racing on banked track and finish. MV winner with wreath and second man? 2 helpers start to take off winner’s helmet. TLV start of car race. GVs car race. TLV crowd. LVs race and finish. MLV winning cars with drivers in them and others behind.

Keywords

Motorcycling; Ceremonies

Locations

France; Montlhery

Library number GR

7975

Length of story (in feet)

73

Story extras:

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