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Blacksmiths of Chatham Dockyard

Synopsis
An archival record of the blacksmith’s shop at Chatham dockyard showing a number of craft skills: forging, chain making and testing, spring making, locksmithing, stanchion making and galvanising. The narrator was chief foreman of the shop.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 28 min.
Year of production
1983
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Uses
All levels. Ideal to accompany a site visit to the dockyard at Chatham.*
Subjects
Technology
Keywords
blacksmiths; industrial archaeology; shipbuilding industries

Credits

Director
Angus Petrie; Tony Othen
Producer
Philip Sugg
Cast
Fred Beckwith 

Production Company

Name

Othen (Tony) Associates

Distributor

Name

National Maritime Museum, Mail Order Department

Phone
020 8858 4422
Fax
020 8312 6632
Address
London
SE10 9NF
Notes
Higher Education and Continuing Education Service, ext 6686

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