Round the Wirral with a Movie Camera

Round the Wirral with a Movie Camera

Round the Wirral with a Movie Camera

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Round the Wirral with a Movie Camera

1934

0h 9m

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Birkenhead's sights, shopping opportunities and industries.

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BFI

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