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Bridge Demolition

Date released

4 May 1959

Series name

Colour Pictorial

Issue no

227

NoS ID

120720

Story no

2 / 3

Extras

1 film clip

Pathe synopsis: Modern warfare has reached a state of gruesome efficiency in many fields. Now the blowing up of bridges is achieved by flying in a demolition team by helicopter. The team disembarks with...

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Sapper Tasks (2002)

Subject

Engineering; History

Distribution

Sale, VHS (55 minutes), £16.95

This 1947 film reviews work of the Royal Engineers from port to front line with many examples from World War II featuring British and Commonwealth engineers. Units shown include post and airport...

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Life and Death in Britain’s Ancient Theatres (1995 Television)

Series

Ancient Mysteries

In the 17th century, London hosted a rich and vibrant theatre scene where the great works of Shakespeare thrived. However, we shall never know the true extent of the creative breadth and range during this...

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New Zealand Earthquake

Date released

5 Nov 1942

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

42/89

NoS ID

099709

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

Aftermath of slight earthquake in New Zealand town. Soldiers help in demolition work by pulling down dangerous parts of masonry which would fall with another shock.

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GI Joe Lends a Hand

Date released

14 Dec 1944

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

44/100

NoS ID

100571

Story no

2 / 5

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

US servicemen help with demolition of bomb damaged buildings in Lambeth. Mr Duncan Sandys performs his first public ceremony as Minister of Works by thanking them on behalf of the people of London. 3,000 GIs...

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Clearing Up in Tunisia

Date released

17 Jun 1943

Series name

Pathe Gazette

Issue no

43/48

NoS ID

099998

Story no

1 / 4

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

British Bomb Disposal Officers inspect a German bomb dump, treading warily as they go for fear of mines or trip wires which might blow the lot sky high. On entering Bizerta one of the first jobs for the...

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News in a Flash: Woolwich Barracks Demolished

Date released

23 Jan 1958

Series name

Universal News

Issue no

2872

NoS ID

158445

Story no

8 / 10

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Tank’s New Job

Date released

8 Dec 1927

Series name

Topical Budget

Issue no

850-1

NoS ID

131692

Story no

3 / 6

Tanks used to demolish wooden houses in United States.

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[Title missing]

Date released

18 Jan 1917

Series name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue no

608

NoS ID

076552

Story no

1 / 4

Royal Engineers erect girder bridge which is blown up after they cross it.

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News in Flashes

Date released

22 Sep 1955

Series name

British Paramount News

Issue no

2563

NoS ID

046064

Story no

3 / 8

Thousands riot in protest against demolition of village for US Airfield.

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