WATER FLOWS IN TIGNES France: the doomed village of Tignes awaits submersion for hydroelectric scheme.
This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA.	Tape Master:	5733
	Catalog #:	27505
	Clip Number:	27505-1
	Orginal Film:	52/26
	Timecode:	01:06:50 - 01:07:46
	Location:	Tignes, France
	Year Shot:	1952 (Actual Year)
	Audio:	Yes
	Color:	No
	Headings:	BUILDINGS: Religious, Misc HABITATS, HUMAN: Rural Village INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Hydro (Water) LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France
	Description:	See also catalog # 281633. WATER FLOWS IN TIGNES. Village is to be flooded for Hydroelectric Powerstation. Tignes, France. GV. Village of Tignes snowbound. GV. Bridge. SV. Snow plough pushing through Main Street. SV. Snow plough at work in front of church. Angle shot, snow plough in front of church. GV. Interior of church. SV. Altar. SV. Holy images. SV. Holy images. Angle shot, workmen working on crucifix. SV. Statue being removed. SV. Police guarding church whilst men remove a painting. SV. An old man and a boy watching. Angle shot Church bell being removed from tower SV. Children looking at bell, on ground. CU. Bell. STV. Priest leaving church for last time. GV. Church against background of snow-covered hills. GV. Village of Tignes with new dam in background.

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