| A QUEER LIFT Canal barges are transported by a large "lift". | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6753 |
| Catalog #: | 432977 | |
| Clip Number: | 432977-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | EP 174 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Anderton, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENGINEERING: Canals & Locks LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England | |
| Description: | A QUEER LIFT Canal barges are transported by a large "lift". Elevator "transfers canal barges from a low-level river to a high-level canal, or vice versa, at Anderton on the River Weaver." Barge heading into elevator. View from other side of barge trying to steer it. WS side view of elevator - looks like partially constructed building. Cuts back & forth between this wide shot and a very cool closer shot of masses of gears turning. Barge inside elevator, door rising. Barge coming out at higher level than before. Another shot of door lifting and a barge emerging. A whole family seems to be living and working on the barge. Closer shot of barge passing - woman sits holding dog, 2 other women sitting at stern. Wider shot from higher up: barge heads away, bargeman waving to other guys on boat at side. LS barge family on deck - 3 men & 3 women of various ages, 1 little girl, & a few dogs. | |
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