Thorpe Park

Series

Series Name

This Week In Britain

Issue

Issue No.

1114

Date Released

1980

Length of issue (in feet)

175

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Thorpe Park

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 1

Summary

COI synopsis: New Zealander, Barbara Ewing looks at a new concept in land reclamation at Thorpe Park Leisure Centre in Surrey where 500 acres of worked out gravel pits have been transformed into a theme park, illustrating Britain’s past and present, together with opportunities for a variety of water-sports for both the expert and the amateur.

Researcher Comments

Includes footage from Movietone News of a water ski championship, and an interview with one of Thorpe Park’s directors, Tim Hartwright. Featured historical theme include the Vikings and King John’s signing of the Magna Carta. NB: Information drawn from the Australian version

Keywords

Buildings and structures; Entertainment and leisure; Environment; Water sports; History and archaeology; Scenery and travel

Written sources

COI Catalogue Cards [BFI National Archive]
COI Microfilm Roll 42 [BFI National Archive]   Used for synopsis

COI Reference

MI 936/1114

Credits:

Presenter

Barbara Ewing

Sponsor

Central Office of Information (COI)

Sponsor

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Cutter

John Wilson

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Film Archive

Name

British Film Institute (BFI)

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