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Our kind of town (1980)

Genre

Documentary; Interview

This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell and investigates London’s sewage system. In the first part Manager of Thames Water’s Metropolitan Public Health Division, Les...

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The Boat Race Will Be Held on the Thames This Year

Date released

2 Mar 1931

Series name

Universal News

Issue no

67

NoS ID

137658

Story no

4 / 9

Extras

1 commentary sheet

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Our kind of town (1980)

Genre

Documentary; Interview

This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell and investigates the London water supply system past and present. Visits the Metropolitan Water Authority headquarters to talk to...

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Fish boom in Thames (1995)

Genre

Discussion

Paul Chapman reports from the Thames at Putney on the fish population boom as the Thames gets cleaner. Speaks to National Rivers Authority fisheries expert Steve Colclough on increase in species and numbers....

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Trip up the Thames (1976)

Genre

Discussion; Documentary; Vox pop

A trip up the Thames by boat gives a general overview of the sights along the River Thames, and presenter Christopher Hourmouzious hears from passengers and tourists on their opinions of the river and the...

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Britain’s largest sewage treatment works opens (1978)

Genre

Interview

Peter Black of Thames Water Authority on the opening of Britain’s largest sewage treatment works serving East London, which cost £25 million. Male interviewer not identified.

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Thames Barrier explained (1978)

Genre

Interview

Interview with project director John Grice about the function of the Thames Barrier. Low pressures in the North Sea, melting polar ice caps and the settlement of London has increased flooding risks in the...

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Cycle of Life (1995 Video)

Subject

Technology

Distribution

Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min., 2000 sale: £30.00 (+VAT +p&p)

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News in Brief

Date released

31 Dec 1934

Series name

Universal News

Issue no

467

NoS ID

141107

Story no

7 / 10

Extras

1 commentary sheet

Eric Phelps wins £100 Thames sculling handicap.

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Water Car

Date released

20 Oct 1963

Series name

Colour Pictorial

Issue no

460

NoS ID

121440

Story no

2 / 4

Extras

1 film clip

Pathe synopsis: Quickly we see the water-car - a conventional-looking motor which, we find, has water-tight doors and a propeller and takes to the Thames for a holiday cruise at Hampton Court.

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