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  1. Numbers in the Sky (1980 Film, Video)

    Director
    Hugh Raggett
    Producer
    Barry Palin; Sue Tramontini
    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Examines the relationship between the pilot and the aircraft, and the effects of the introduction of electronics.

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  2. Promise in the Sky (1980 Film, Video)

    Director
    Bill Metcalfe
    Producer
    Judith Davison
    Subject
    Technology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Suggests that investment in space technology is perhaps a ‘flight from reality’ with so many problems on earth requiring urgent attention. Discusses the benefits that have and will be experienced,...

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  3. Room for Manoeuvre (1980 Film, Video)

    Director
    David Percy
    Producer
    Cleeve Barr
    Subject
    Social welfare
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Looks at the accommodation and care of severely handicapped people. Shows six severely handicapped people in their homes talking about the way they live and their desire to live, as far as possible, normal...

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  4. Maglev (1979 Film)

    Director
    Bill Mason
    Producer
    Lionel Cole
    Subject
    Physics; Technology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Describes an experimental vehicle using magnetic levitation for suspension.

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  5. Think About It (1977 Film)

    Subject
    Chemistry; Engineering
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Shows examples of the serious effects of corrosion. The principles of corrosion lead into cathodic protection and the use of zinc. Methods of using zinc are reviewed and examples given of successful...

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  6. Friesians of the Future (1976 Film)

    Producer
    John Grant
    Subject
    Agriculture
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Introduces the concept of progeny testing of British Friesian bulls. Successful bulls are used extensively in the sponsor’s artificial insemination service in Britain and semen is exported to many parts of...

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  7. Getting the Message? (1975 Film)

    Director
    David Rowan
    Producer
    David Rowan; Neil Ryder
    Subject
    Education
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Shows a science lesson in a middle school, during which significant aspects of the teacher’s role and of the reactions and needs of the class are highlighted. Intended to show the interaction of...

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  8. Glasgow Subway (1975 Film, Video)

    Producer
    John Macpherson
    Subject
    Technology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Documents this distinctive transport system before its planned modernisation. Courses in the history of technology or history of transport.*

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  9. Sediment Problem, The (1975 Film, Video)

    Subject
    Geography
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Introduces the processes of sediment erosion, transport and deposition, first, by looking into the natural conditions under which sediment moves from hills, valleys and river systems into the reservoirs,...

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  10. Kingsway: New Tunnels Below the Mersey (1974 Film)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Shows techniques used in the construction of parallel twin-lane traffic tunnels under the Mersey, with details of construction and problems to be overcome.

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