1925 Partial eclipse sweeps across England

Date: 29th January 1925

Location: LONDON AND FLEET, HAMPSHIRE ENGLAND

Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

SLATE INFORMATION: The Eclipse - Many thousands gazed skyward to observe the strange phenomenon of the Great Shadow

ENGLAND: Various:

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LONDON AND FLEET, HAMPSHIRE ENGLAND

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