Thames Barrier construction

Title

Thames Barrier construction

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:03:55

Description

Report on the construction and tests of the Thames Barrier and floods of London through history, before its grand opening. Speaking are: Deputy GLC leader Illtyd Harrington and project manager Ray Horner. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Illtyd Harrington; Ray Horner

Keywords

London; Floods; Engineers; Engineering; Tourism; River Thames; Flood control; Flood defences; Thames Barrier; Testing; Disaster prevention

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