| 'MR THERM' GETS BIG RECRUIT. The Duke of Gloucester opened new Coke oven plant in Greenwich, London. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5687 |
| Catalog #: | 60929 | |
| Clip Number: | 60929-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 50/99 | |
| Timecode: | 01:47:43 - 01:48:58 | |
| Location: | Greenwich, London, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1950 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Coal & Coke LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London ROYALTY: British, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester | |
| Description: | See also catalog # 60930 'Mr Therm' gets big recruit. Duke of Gloucester opened new Coke oven plant. Greenwich, London. GV Greenwich Gas Works. LV Duke of Gloucester (Prince Henry) accompanied by officials of the South Eastern Gas-Board and Mr. Noel Baker, Minister of Fuel and Power, walking away from rostrum. SV Workmen applauding. SV Duke of Gloucester unveiling tablet. CU Curtains parting on tablet. LV Duke walks downstairs and is helped into overalls by Commissionaire. SV Large piece of machinery. SV Duke in overalls talking to officials. LV Red hot coke falling into wagon. CU Back view. Duke looking on. SV Coke falling into wagon. CU Smoke. SV Smoke belching from chimneys. LV Wagon driving into washing device. CU Water being sprayed onto coke. S/V Duke of Gloucester and officials descending stairway. L/V Elevated, coke being loaded onto ship. L/V Superstructure of ship pan down to coke filled hold. | |
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