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1949 Viking longship sails up the Thames
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0:32Now PlayingDate: 4th August 1949
Location: England, United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: London: Various:
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RIVER THAmes Viking ship "Hugin" seen passing under Tower Bridge. Later, past Houses of Parliament and under a bridge - men seen rowing
TOWER BRIDGE Viking ship "Hugin" seen passing under Tower Bridge on way up Thames to Windsor or Richmond
VIKING SHIP "HUGIN" Passing under Tower Bridge on way up Thames to Richmond. Close-ups of Vikings on board. Later, seen passing Houses of Parliament and close-up of ship being rowed passing under a bridge
Ships and Boats; History and Archaeology
reconstruction, replica, anniversary, invasion, Vikings, oars
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