| BRITAIN GOES DRY! Concerns are raised as a village in Berkshire runs short of a water supply. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5512 |
| Catalog #: | 253119 | |
| Clip Number: | 253119-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 34/2 | |
| Timecode: | 01:18:45 - 01:20:06 | |
| Location: | East Challow, Berkshire, England. | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Drought DISASTERS: Famine LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Berkshire | |
| Description: | "Nr. Wantage. Britain Goes Dry! Water famine becomes a really serious problem in rural England." East Challow, Near Wantage, Berkshire. People stand around a traditional Village water pump. A young boy is pumping but no water is forthcoming. A woman examines the pump and shakes her head at discovering no water, she and her friends walk off carrying empty buckets. A horse drawn water bowser (tank) brings a supply of water to the village square. People come out to get a supply. Mr H Parker, the village postman, describes the situation. Shots of people looking at water bowser. N.B. Issued in London Only. | |
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