Ripley, Derbyshire.
Harold Ripley, aged 50, is a miner and is a world champion strong man.
M/S of Harold lifting dumbbells in his back garden. Harold picks up two weights - high angled shot of Harold lifting the weights. Harold's wife looks proudly on. C/U of Harold stretching a chest expander. Extreme C/U of 6 inch nails. Harold takes a nail and bends it in five seconds. Harold then picks up an iron bar and bends it into a 'u' shape.
In his spare time, Harold trains local young people to a "state of fine, physical health and development".
Cuts exist - please see separate record.
FILM ID:233.04
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