| MASS DEMOLITION Gill Footbridge in Sunderland is demolished with help of a train engine. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5525 |
| Catalog #: | 254642 | |
| Clip Number: | 254642-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 34/67 | |
| Timecode: | 01:24:18 - 01:25:07 | |
| Location: | Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DEMOLITION: Bridges ENGINEERING: Bridges, Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England TRANSPORTATION/RAIL: Steam Locomotive | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "MASS DEMOLITION - Old wooden bridge in Sunderland makes way for new structure." Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Pan along wooden Gill Footbridge (or "Gilford" footbridge) which for almost a century was a shortcut from Sunderland to Ayres Quay. Bridge has to be demolished. Men sawing through the supports. Ropes connect the bridge and train engine. Train engine moves and the bridge goes down. Several shots of the debris. | |
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