Thames flood barrier opening row

Title

Thames flood barrier opening row

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

8 Apr 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:03:02

Description

Report on the resolution of the row over the form of the opening ceremony of the Thames flood barrier in London. The GLC has finally agreed for the Queen to open it and she will visit to see how it works. Includes interview with Chairman of the GLC, Harvey Hinds. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Harvey Hinds

Keywords

London; GLC; Queen Elizabeth II; Engineering; Royal family; Royalty; River Thames; Ceremonies; Flood control; Flood defences; Celebrations; Ken Livingstone

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