SAM WATSON, D.C.L.

Series

Series Name

Mining Review 9th Year

Issue

Issue No.

1

Date Released

Sep 1955

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1SAM WATSON, D.C.L.
2. 2VALLEY MATCH
3. 3POINT-TO-POINT
4. 4GIANT CLEANER

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 4

Summary

BFI synopsis: a degree from Durham University for Sam Watson, a member of the N.U.M.
NCB Commentary - Congregation day at Durham University opened in sunshine appropriate to the occasion, but by the afternoon, as university dignitaries came out of the great hall of Durham Castle the skies had opened to spoil what is usually a colourful occasion.
Among those being honoured by the University with the Doctorate of Civil Law was Sam Watson, secretary of the Durham mineworkers.
The University’s public orator said that the degree was being conferred on Mr. Watson because of the devotion, unselfishness, integrity and ability which have been exhibited in his public service.
After a service in Durham’s great Norman Cathedral the university party came out once more into a teeming downpour. Earlier in the day Sam Watson recorded this message for Mining Review at Durham N. U. M. Headquarters:

Keywords

Education and training; Mining

Locations

England; Durham; County Durham

Written sources

British Film Institute Databases   Used for synopsis
The National Archives COAL 32   /3 Scripts for Mining Review, 1949-1956

Credits:

Production Co.

Documentary Technicians Alliance

Sponsor

National Coal Board