| EMPIRE SPORTS CENTRE Building of the new Sports Arena at Wembley - a great new project. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5514 |
| Catalog #: | 252680 | |
| Clip Number: | 252680-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 34/15 | |
| Timecode: | 01:32:32 - 01:35:45 | |
| Location: | London, England. | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Cornerstones / Foundation stone CONSTRUCTION: Buildings LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "Wembley EMPIRE SPORTS CENTRE - Lord Derby lays foundation stone of Swimming Pool and Sports Arena." Wembley, London. Lord Derby pulling he rope releasing cement. Lord Derby talking into microphone. He says that this is a new experience for him, that he is asked to do it and he is doing it, and then lays the stone. Then he says: "I declare this stone well and truly laid." He continues to talk about the new pool. There is a short break and then title "Mr. A. J. Elvin, Managing Director and Sir Owen Williams, the Engineer and designer, give details of the great undertaking." Mr. A. J. Elvin sitting on top of a desk talking into camera. He talks about the marvels of the new sports center and for what sports it will be used. Close up shot of Sir Owen Williams talking about the engineering side of the project. While he is talking, various shots of he building construction site are seen- towers of the Wembley Stadium are in the background. Back to close up shot of Mr. Williams still talking. | |
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