“From ’big Ben’ Down To The Sea“ (1931)

Full title reads: “London - Brighton. ’From Big Ben Down to the Sea’. Birchfield Harriers win the ’epic’ of all relay races 22 other crack teams from all over Britain, competed. Sergt R R Sutherland (Birchfield Harriers) was first man home.“ London. Start of long distance relay race. Various shots of runners handing over the baton at various points on the run. People are gathered to watch the swap over. Travel shots of one runner out on his own - he is followed by men on bicycles. More baton handing takes place outside a pub. Closer shots of the last representative of the Birchfield team on his arrival in Brighton, East Sussex. Sergeant Sutherland is lifted shoulder high and given a cheer. FILM ID: 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 co