| CHIMNEY FELLING AT BRANSTON, STAFFS. Tallest chimney in the country goes down. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6350 |
| Catalog #: | 254683 | |
| Clip Number: | 254683-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 37/88 | |
| Timecode: | 01:30:04 - 01:30:53 | |
| Location: | Branston, Staffordshire. | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DEMOLITION: Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England | |
| Description: | Chimney felling at Staffs. Branston, Staffordshire. Pan along 350 feet long chimney in Branston - highest in the country. Several shots of the men drilling and destroying the base of the chimney to get it ready to fall. The War Office has decided to clear the ground for new ordnance depot. A man sleeps on grass next to the chimney. He wakes up, looks around and starts running away. Several shots of the chimney falling - clouds of dust and pile of rubble stays in its place. Workers drinking beer after finishing the job. | |
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