Ploughing by Steam

Synopsis

Describes steam engines and shows in action - ploughing and cultivating in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, mole draining in Essex, dredging a lake in Warwickshire and a moat in Middlesex, moving a barn in Knebworth Park in Hertfordshire.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 23 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 23 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1973

Availability

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Uses

Courses in agricultural history, history of technology, social and economic history.*

Subjects

Agriculture; Technology

Keywords

agricultural equipment; steam engines

Credits

Director

John Rogers

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Sponsor

Name

Steam Ploughing Club

Distributor

Name

Billard (J)