| FIREMEN'S HAND PUMP RECORD Firemen break record for pumping | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5031 |
| Catalog #: | 364915 | |
| Clip Number: | 364915-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 68/78 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1968 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FIREFIGHTING: Exhibitions | |
| Description: | FIREMEN'S HAND PUMP RECORD London firemen break non-stop hand pumping record. Volunteers from London Fire Brigade break the record for non-stop hand pumping; raising money for charity in the process. They use an old pump from 1875 and wear costumes from that era as well. Fake beards too. Battersea Park, London. M/S of firemen setting up Shand-Mason Curricle hand fire pump at Battersea Park, they are dressed in old fashioned fire fighting uniforms and false beards. M/S of the firemen from London Fire Brigade setting up the pump. C/U fireman shouting instructions. M/S of the firemen pumping the old fashioned hand pump. C/U firemen pumping. C/U of the pump. C/U firemen holding hose. C/U hose showing the water being poured back into the lake. Various shots of the firemen pumping. M/S as joint is oiled. M/S as fireman is handed a tankard and he takes a drink. M/S as four firemen march along, C/U fireman pumping. M/S's as another set of firemen take over. C/U back view of three girls' legs. L/S pump and water going into lake. | |
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