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Open Cast Output Up

Date released

30 Oct 1947

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

1739

NoS ID

040783

Story no

4 / 6

Extras

1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

Lyme Hall, nr. Stockport - Property of National Trust is threatened with prospect of open-cast coal mining. Carrington Coppice, nr Derby - Work goes ahead on this site. Wentworth Hall, nr Sheffield - work is...

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No Place to Hide (1991 Video)

Producer

Eleanor Morris

Subject

Environmental science

Distribution

Off-air recording licence, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Filmed in Sudbury, Ontario, this programme illustrates the effects of mineral extraction and processing on the environment. The example used is nickel, and contrasts are drawn between two periods. In the...

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Open-cast coal

Date released

1946

Series name

This Is Britain

Issue no

7

NoS ID

351872

Story no

2 / 3

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Queen Tours Victoria

Date released

18 Mar 1954

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

2406

NoS ID

044913

Story no

7 / 7

Extras

1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

Places visited by Queen include: Biggest open-cast mine in Southern Hemisphere Great children’s rally on Melbourne Cricket Ground. Bromer Station of RAAF Weekend chalet where Koala bears are big attraction.

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Looking at Steel (1971 Video)

Director

A Pendry

Producer

J Carr

Subject

Technology

Distribution

Free loan (2005), Videocassette. VHS. col. 17 min.

The British steel industry in action. Commencing with open cast mining of iron ore, shows each stage of the main manufacturing processes that are required to produce steel for industry as sheet, rod, billet,...

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Energy Resources: Coal (1985 Video)

Subject

Environmental science; Geography; Geology

Distribution

Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min., 1998 sale: £55.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Identifies some of the geological complexities in coalfields and explains their origins. Illustrates how, as a consequence of changes in mining practices, more information is now needed about the geology of...

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Open Cast Mining

Date released

Oct 1947

Series name

Mining Review 1st Year

Issue no

2

NoS ID

334726

Story no

2 / 4

BFI synopsis: opencast mining for coal COI Commentary - It’s Easter in Workington, on the Cumberland Coast, and everyone is waiting for the start of the historic annual football match between the Uppies...

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Undercurrents 5 (1996 Video)

Subject

Environmental science; Politics & government

Distribution

Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 75 min., 1996 sale: £27.95 per issue 1996 subscription: £75.00 (1 year/3 issues)

A video magazine of alternative news, published in response to a growing frustration with mainstream news reporting. All the material was shot on domestic camcorders, mostly by activists who are using the...

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Spotlight On Broken Hill

Series name

Rhodesian Spotlight

Issue no

32

NoS ID

351945

Story no

4 / 4

Rhodesian Spotlight synopsis: The Spotlight falls on Broken Hill where thriving Zinc and Lead production are maintaining prosperity. Good Native Housing and an excellent hospital are features of Broken Hill,...

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Workington Football

Date released

Oct 1947

Series name

Mining Review 1st Year

Issue no

2

NoS ID

334727

Story no

3 / 4

BFI synopsis: A football match at Workington COI Commentary - COMMENTARY: Today, every available method is being used to back up the miners in their drive for more coal. In the South Wales coalfield,...

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