| TOWER BRIDGE Bridge operator Views of London's Tower Bridge showing the opening of drawbridge | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 9130 |
| Catalog #: | 99058 | |
| Clip Number: | 99058-2 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 4578 F | |
| Timecode: | 01:12:28 - 01:14:51 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1972 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | ENGINEERING: Bridges, Drawbridges LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | High angle shot looking down at small building on bridge tower. CU bridge master looking throuigh binoculars - -wearing a naval sort of uniform. MLS interior control room; he looks out window. ECU he pushes button on ancient phone. CU / MS he walks out onto bridge ringing a hand bell. LS he closes gate to cars. MS another man at the controls, pulling big switches. CUs of board showing bridge bolts Locked or Drawn. CU guage. CU man turns bolt. Some shots from various angles of bridge opening, ships going through. Zoom in on female bas-relief figure on bow of ship. | |
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