A Pit is Reborn: 5. Gedling

Series

Series Name

Mining Review 2nd Year

Issue

Issue No.

5

Date Released

Jan 1949

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Push Button Pay
2. 2A Dim View
3. 3Talent Scout
4. 4A Pit is Reborn: 5. Gedling

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 4

Section Title

A Pit is Reborn

Summary

NoS synopsis: Surface reconstruction in Nottinghamshire is now two-thirds complete, but mechanisation means that the pit-head cannot cope with the increased production.

Researcher Comments

According to bfi sources, this story was filmed at a cost of £160 4d. The commentary was recorded on the 6th December 1948.

Keywords

Mining

Locations

England; Nottinghamshire

Written sources

British Film Institute Databases
Viewing Copy - bfi screenonline   Used for Synopsis
BFI Screenonline synopsis   ID No.1223701

Credits:

Production Co.

Documentary Technicians Alliance

Camera

John R. F. Stewart

Commentator

John Slater

Director

Michael Orrom

Sponsor

National Coal Board

Support services

Raylton Fleming