London - Brighton Walk (1923)

Item title reads - London to Brighton walk won by F. Poynton, Leicester Harriers, in 8 hours, 35 minutes, leading throughout from 102 competitors. M/S of all the competitors lined up outside Westminster Station. Various shots as they set off and walk briskly up the road followed by cars. Various shots of the competitors walking along, a man mops their faces with a cloth. M/S of Mr F. Poynton walking through the finish line, C/U as people congratulate him afterwards. FILM ID:316.24 FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/