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Woman Wheelers
Women cyclists go for gold! Singer Gracie Fields presents the grand prize at South London's premier women's cycling event.
Overview
Fresh from the West End stage, singer and comedienne Gracie Fields is snapped by photographers at the famous Herne Hill cycle track, where she presents a trophy to the winner of the women's cycle race. Shot by the newsreel company Topical Budget, the story is typical of the kind of 'light-hearted' magazine item involving women and celebrities of which the newsreels were so fond.
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