| LEGION BUILDERS Legion members build their own houses in Birmingham. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7141 |
| Catalog #: | 103612 | |
| Clip Number: | 103612-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NP 276 | |
| Timecode: | 01:43:14 - 01:44:48 | |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands. | |
| Year Shot: | 1949 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONSTRUCTION: Houses LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England | |
| Description: | Men from the British Legion build their own houses. Birmingham, West Midlands. L/S of the ex-servicemen digging the foundations, C/U as they add mixture to the concrete mixer. Various shots as they dig stones and wheel barrows around the site. M/S Clerk of Works Olssen and leader George Lavender looking over plans, C/U as they look up. Various shots of the houses already completed. M/S as they continue building, good shots. MS Roof building. CU Two types. MS Roof tiling laying. M/S of women taking tea to the builders. C/U as little girl carries brick and adds it to another on the wall. MS Bricklaying CU Pipe turning. MS Laying concrete. GV Builders at work on house. M/S man and woman. Various shots as they lay on gas and water supply. Various shots as they continue to dig and build. | |
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