Clacton, Essex.
L/S of an outdoor swimming pool at a holiday camp (although not specified, looks like Butlin’s / Butlins). A swimming race is taking place. Shot of spectator and M/S of redcoat standing beside the pool as a woman swims to the edge.
Interior of a snooker hall. Various shots of people at the tables. Expert John Pulman trains some players and then demonstrates some trick shots. Lots of people watch, including a man in a vicar’s outfit with a fag in his hand. Good C/Us of John and the spectators and C/Us of the billiards table as he pots lots of balls in a fancy fashion.
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