Steam As It was

Synopsis

Finely constructed working models are used to trace the development of steam power from Heron of Alexandria and Branca, via Newcomen and Trevithick to heavy industrial and marine engines.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col.

Year of production

1985

Availability

Sale

Uses

Engineering students/trainees at secondary or undergraduate level.

Subjects

Engineering

Keywords

industrial archaeology; mechanics; steam engines; steam power

Credits

Director

Ken Wrench

Producer

Ken Wrench

Writer

J E A Broadbent

Cast

J E A Broadbent

Production Company

Name

MUTV

Sponsor

Name

University of Manchester, Faculty of Science

Distributor

Name

MUTV, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, Tel 0161-275 2535, Fax 0161-275 2529

Notes

MUTV is the production unit of the University of Manchester Audio Visual Service