| NOVEL STONE LAYING New bridge in Weymouth - the mayor prepares to lay foundation stone 25 feet below the water. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5405 |
| Catalog #: | 245055 | |
| Clip Number: | 245055-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1600 | |
| Timecode: | 01:05:40 - 01:06:59 | |
| Location: | Weymouth, Dorset | |
| Year Shot: | 1929 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Cornerstones / Foundation stone ENGINEERING: Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Dorset | |
| Description: | Novel stone-laying ceremony! The mayor descends 25 feet below the water in giant cofferdam to lay foundation stone of Weymouth's new bridge - on the harbour bed. Weymouth, Dorset L/S pan across the docks. M/S as mayor stands on platform in front of the foundation stone. M/S as he places a plaque in the middle of it, cement is poured over it. M/S as he takes a trowel and spreads the cement. He makes a speech while hitting the corners of the stone. | |
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