| G.P.O. TOWER NEARLY READY The Post Office tower just before opening, showing the kitchen, the revolving movement, etc. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 8969 |
| Catalog #: | 131741 | |
| Clip Number: | 131741-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 4145 C | |
| Timecode: | 01:00:06 - 01:05:47 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1966 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BUILDINGS: Skyscraper BUILDINGS: Unusual FOOD/RESTAURANTS: Commercial Kitchens LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | GPO TOWER NEARLY READY London CU Finger pushing button marked 'start'. MS and CU From inside the GPO / General Post Office Tower, a cheerful window cleaner in a cradle cleans the outside of the windows. Various shots, the rotating floor mechanism. Various shots, the empty restaurant at the top of the Tower. MS Workman making adjustments to the carpet on the revolving floor. Various shots, chefs in the kitchens of the tower preparing food. CU Revolving mechanism. CU Wheel. CU Man's feet, one either side of the revolving floor, showing the speed of the movement. CU The menu. (2 shots). LS From top of the tower showing three girls sunbathing on roof below. GV London streets from the top of GPO Tower. LS Views of London from the top of the tower. | |
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