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Sausage Eating Championships In London

1972 , London (Other)

Cat no. 128368

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Walter Cornelius attempts a World Record in the Sausage Eating Championships

General views of boat hosting the contest on the River Thames on 16 July 1972. Footage of contestants in the World Sausage Eating Record Attempt sitting and eating sausages under a banner that says 'Put mustard on it!'. Some of the contestants are wearing apron bibs advertising Colman's mustard. Close up of timer. The camera pans across the five contestants as they continue to eat.

Keywords

Competitions; Eating competition

Background Information

Walter Cornelius was a bona fide local celebrity in Peterborough. Born in Latvia in 1923, he held numerous world records and was known for his various strongman stunts and daredevil escapades, as well as for being the lifeguard at the local lido. He even has a Facebook group dedicated to his memory.

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Sausage Eating Championships In London

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