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  • Short Summary

    East coast sea walls are rebuilt in Aldbough and Canvey Island after storms batter them.

  • Description

    Unissued / Unused material.

    Flood prevention - sea walls rebuilt. Aldbough, East coast of England.

    Various shots bulldozer pushing shingle up to strengthen sea wall. CU scoop of bulldozer lifting. Various shots bulldozers at work. Various shots as workers pile sandbags in front of buildings at Aldbough seafront.

    Various shots shingle being cleared from prom at Aldbough. MS as shingle is put back onto seashore. MS pan of sea wall at Canvey Island, Essex, being strengthened. MS section of steel wall being welded. Various shots pan waves breaking over sea wall.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    2789.16
    Media URN:
    81929
    Group:
    Unissued unused
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    1954
    Sound:
    Mute
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:00:56:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:41:42:00 / 01:42:38:00
    Canister:
    UN 2583 H

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