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I K Brunel

Synopsis
An appreciative look at the achievements of this great engineer with particular emphasis on the Great Western Railway. Also shows the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash, his prefabricated hospital and the three great steamships. The illustrations come from a wide variety of sources and include many taken on location especially for this programme.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Multimedia; Audiocassette. 30 min. Philips compact cassette with slide synchronising pulses to USPEC.; 80 slides. col.
Year of production
1979
Availability
Hire
Uses
Undergraduate courses in civil engineering and architecture.
Subjects
Engineering
Keywords
biographies; bridges; Brunel, Isambard Kingdom; civil engineering; history of technology; railways; ships

Credits

Director
Nita Spektorov
Producer
Nita Spektorov
Writer
D Beckett
Cast
D Beckett 

Sponsor

Name

University of Surrey, Department of Civil Engineering

Distributor

Name

University of Surrey, Audio-Visual Aids Unit

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