| GIANT NEW ELECTRIC POWER STATION The Duke of York opens new Power Station | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5414 |
| Catalog #: | 54723 | |
| Clip Number: | 54723-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1657 | |
| Timecode: | 01:58:52 - 02:01:46 | |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands. | |
| Year Shot: | 1929 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Electricity LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England ROYALTY: British, George VI (Prince Albert, Duke of York) | |
| Description: | GIANT NEW ELECTRIC POWER STATION AT HAMS HALL OPENED BY THE DUKE OF YORK. Birmingham, West Midlands. L/S's of the the very large power station. The camera pan left to reveal two large cooling towers. M/S of sign on building which reads: "CITY OF BIRMINGHAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY DEPT - HAMS HALL POWER STATION" L/S's of the Duke of York's (Prince Albert, King George VI) royal car arriving from which he climbs out. The Duke is surrounded by numerous dignitaries (one looks like a mayor as he is wearing robes and chains). L/S's of the Duke meeting war veterans standing in line outside the power station. L/S's and M/S's of machinery inside the plant. | |
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