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Seaport, The

Synopsis
Follows the history of seaports from Roman times to the present. Great ports such as Southampton arose in the Middle Ages. As Atlantic trade developed after the discovery of the Americas, the western ports of Bristol and Liverpool rivalled London in trade and importance. In the 19th century, London was consolidated as the greatest port in the world, with vast docks dug to the sides of the river by human labour. Recently, container traffic has revolutionised sea trade and a number of smaller ports are experiencing a renewal of prosperity.*
Series
History Around You, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1982
Availability
Out of distribution
Uses
Ages 14 and up.
Subjects
Economics
Keywords
history of technology; international trade; seaports

Credits

Director
Peter Mills
Producer
Stephanie Tennant
Contributor
Colin Ritchie
Cast
Richard Whitmore 

Production Company

Name

Random Film Productions

Distributor

Name

Shell Film Services

Contact
Jane Poynor
Email
Filmservices@Shell.com
Web
http://www.shell.com/ External site opens in new window
Address
Shell International
Creative Solutions
Shell Centre
London
SE1 7NA
Notes
The Shell Film Unit collection has been deposited in the BFI’s National Film & Video Archive

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