Bessemer - The Last Blow

Synopsis

Outlines the development of the Bessemer process and records from start to finish a typical blow at the sponsor’s Workington works before the process was phased out in 1974.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; video sd. col. 13 min.

Year of production

1973

Availability

Free loan (2005)

Subjects

Archaeology; Technology

Keywords

industrial archaeology; manufacturing technology; steelmaking

Credits

Director

Frank Black

Writer

G K N Gale

Contributor

Malcolm Smith

Sponsor

Name

British Steel Corporation Archives

Distributor

Name

Education Distribution Service

Email

info@edist.co.uk

Phone

01795 427614

Fax

01795 474871

Address

Education House, Drywall Estate
Murston
Sittingbourne, Kent
ME10 3RL