Traffic Observation Films: Red Lion St., Richmond
16mm film Colour Silent c.1971 2:40
Summary: A traffic observation film showing the traffic flow on Red Lion Street in 1971
Title number: 643
LSA ID: LSA/848
Description: From a fixed aerial position (Mecca Social Club) we see Red Lion Street over a period of time using time lapse photography which speeds up the flow of traffic. On the left hand side of the road are two bus stops and we see a number of buses stop-routes 33,37,71,90 and 270 including a number of green buses which include route 714. Pedestrians are seen negotiating the traffic and crossing the road.
On the left hand side of the street a number of delivery trucks and removal vans are parked, this includes a Belgrave Removals and Transport van.
The traffic flows are normally heavy and occasionally become congested as cars negotiate the bus stops and removal and delivery lorries. Traffic merges from the right hand side onto the busy road.
A number of different models of cars are seen including Ford Corsair, Cortina Anglia, Austin Cambridge, and minis.
A watch and stop watch appear in the left hand side of the screen.
The film ends with a view of Red Lion Street as it bears left, shops can be seen together with a pedestrian crossing.
Keywords: Road Transport; Bus Services; Traffic Observation
Locations: United Kingdom;England;London;Richmond
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