| A HIGHLAND WEEKEND Good item on the ancient way of life of the crofters in the Highlands of Scotland. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7255 |
| Catalog #: | 49945 | |
| Clip Number: | 49945-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PT 245 | |
| Timecode: | 01:09:30 - 01:11:56 | |
| Location: | Scotland | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Peat LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, Scotland SCENICS: Rural / Countryside | |
| Description: | A HIGHLAND WEEKEND M/S's of L/S's a crofter in the Highlands of Scotland using a strange implement to remove turf from the ground. The commentator says that this is done so as to get to the peat underneath which is used for fuel. M/S of the crofter digging out the peat with a spade. The crofter then caries the fuel away in a large basket which is fastened to his back. M/S of the the block of peat hanging up outside a croft. M/S of a woman using a spinning wheel outside the building. M/S of a man using a scythe. L/S's of a the picturesque countryside. M/S of a young smartly dressed couple making their way through the countryside to church. | |
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