Woolwich: The Missing Link

Synopsis

Excavations in Woolwich, under the direction of Alice Pandrich, have revealed two 17th-century pottery kilns, part of a local industry whose existence was previously unknown. The first kiln to be discovered produced earthenware. The second produced stoneware ca 1610-1640, and is the first such kiln to be discovered in this country; it has necessitated the redating of the origins of stoneware production in England. The kilns and their products are shown together with the method by which the stoneware kiln was lifted, using polyurethane foam and a specially designed lifting raft.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

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

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1977

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Notes

For availabity information, contact: Department of the Environment, Information Division.

Subjects

Archaeology

Keywords

archaeological investigation; kilns; London

Credits

Contributor

Alice Pandrich

Cast

Magnus Magnusson

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

United Motion Pictures

Sponsor

Name

Department of the Environment

Distributor

Name

CFL Vision