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Hundred Years Underground, A

Synopsis
The development of the London Underground, from the steam trains on the Metropolitan Line in 1883 to the Victoria Line. The film was made for showing on BBC Television to mark the centenary of underground railway transport in London.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w/col. 40 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1963
Availability
Hire
Uses
Transport studies for adult education.*
Subjects
Technology
Keywords
London; public transport; railways; underground railways

Credits

Director
John Rowdon
Producer
Edgar Anstey; John Shearman

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

BBC Television

Name

British Transport Films

Notes
Some BTF films are distributed by Beulah.

Distributor

Name

CFL Vision

Email
euroview@compuserve.com
Web
http://www.euroview.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
01937 541010
Fax
01937 541083
Address
PO Box 35
Wetherby LS23 7EX

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