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Digital Betacam video cassette (DigiBeta) unknown Unknown 1973 0:00
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Summary: Programme: 4. Transmission Date: 27th November, 1974. Running Time: 14:18
Title number: 17549
LSA ID: LSA/20687
Description: Description: This programme looks at the story of the Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Keeper that manages it. The dangers of sea travel, such as wind, rocks and fog are discussed with photographs of Wolf Rock Lighthouse, Lands End used to support the narrative. An audio of a Lighthouse Keeper posted near the Isle of Man is heard, with footage of local docks, harbour and ships. A map of different Lighthouses around England is shown, with accompanying geological references to the many rocks that shape the coastline of England. A study of Eddystone Lighthouse, Plymouth is undertaken with a look at the three different Lighthouses built over its history, including the architects, Win Stanley, Smeaton and Rudyard. A cross-section of a lighthouse, including what each room/floor would have been used for is examined with different images shown. To end, a final look at a variety of Lighthouses around England is shown, including the Needle (Isle of Wight), Wolf Rock (Lands End) and Portland Bill Lighthouse (Weymouth). Colour/B&W: Black and White. Key subjects: Plymouth, Isle of Man, Needle (Isle of Wight), Wolf Rock (Lands End) and Portland Bill Lighthouse (Weymouth).
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