| DISABLED CAN SWIM New electric trolley transports disabled people from beach to sea where they can swim. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5835 |
| Catalog #: | 30630 | |
| Clip Number: | 30630-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 60/79 | |
| Timecode: | 01:53:31 - 01:54:32 | |
| Location: | Sussex | |
| Year Shot: | 1960 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISABILITIES: Inventions DISABILITIES: Mobility LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Sussex SPORTS/WATER: Recreational | |
| Description: | Disabled can swim. Electric trolley transports disabled people down to the sea so they can have a swim. Rustington, Sussex. M/S John Wood wheeling himself in wheelchair to the electric trolley. M/S Mrs Newton Driver O.B.E., founder and chairman of the Services Club, who personally financed the £15,000 project, she is standing with Viscount Knolly. M/S as John pulls himself onto the trolley with help of a strap and sits next to Basil Marston. M/S showing the ramp by which the trolley moves slowly down to the water's edge. M/S Mrs Newton Driver and Viscount Knollys talking to the two men in the trolley. M/S showing ramp and rail down to the water's edge. C/U designer Mr Pilcher. C/U operating switch lever. M/S of the winch working. M/S as the trolley takes the two men down to the water's edge. M/S group of disabled people seated in their chairs watching. C/U as the electric trolley moves slowly down to the water's edge. M/S as the men get off and swim away. M/S people watching. M/S as the men get back onto trolley. M/S winch. M/S man with no legs sat in wheelchair. M/S men in trolley moving up beach. | |
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