Unveiling Of Bannister Plaque (1955)

Unissued, unused material. Record breaking athlete Dr. Roger Bannister unveils plaque commemorating first 4 minute mile race at Exeter College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire. CU Bannister watching race in crowd. Various shots of 880 yards won by runner Derek Johnson. CU Johnson with other athletes at end of race (one may be Chris Chataway). Various shots showing unveiling plaque. Bannister and dignitaries pose around plaque which commemorates Bannister s recording breaking run in 1954. Date on dope sheet is 12, 05, 1955. NB: for more shots of race, see UN 2737 D. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136, 000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (19101932), Empire News B