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Unidentified male council officer from the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham says most of the area is below the high tide level and is only protected by a wall. Female interviewer not identified....
Unidentified male spokesman for Greater London Council on the danger of flooding in London. He says the underground train tunnels could fill with water. Female interviewer not identified. Sound in mono.
Mike Carson presents a programme on the River Thames. He is joined by marine biologist Paul Cragg, who tells of the history of the river, from its beginnings to the slow deterioration of the river due to...
A programme on the River Thames: its history, its uses, and its possibilities for the future. Museum of London historian Colin Sorensen gives an historical account of the river from Roman times onwards. Dr...
Report on the museum ship, HMS Belfast, which is being towed up the river Thames after a long period of being in a dry dock. Admiral Philip Hyman(?) comments. Female reporter not identified.
Report on the grand opening of the Thames Barrier. Speaking are: GLC Engineer Ray Horner; Deputy GLC leader Illtyd Harrington; and engineers Derek Chapman(?), Gordon Taylor(?) and site manager Dick...
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....
Report on the first alert status for the new Thames Barrier, raised last night as a flood defence against an unusually high tide. Includes interviews with Barrier Deputy Managers John Holloway and Michael...
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....
Report from the GLC’s public event, Thames Day. The activities are described, and Barbara Bate from Westminster Muscular Dystrophy; Lord Birkett (GLC director for recreation and the arts); and Londoners...
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