Taming the Tide
16mm film Colour Sound 1975 20:00

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Summary: Looks at one of the largest and most ambitious engineering schemes to be undertaken by the Greater London Council, the construction of the Thames Barrier as part of a flood prevention scheme. Shows the dangers of the Thames flooding in London, and mention
Title number: 15588
LSA ID: LSA/18630
Description: Shows the dangers of the Thames flooding in London, and mentions the occasions when high tides have overtopped the defences. Describes the new barrier that is being built at the Silvertown site, a mile upstream from Woolwich Ferry. Made by Anthony Barrier Productions. Commentator is Michael Johnson, Director is David Williams.
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