Rent City of Ships (2004)
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1h 52min
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- Synopsis:
In its heyday London was Britain's premier port. The Port of London Authority controlled 94 miles of the tidal Thames, presiding over the great dock systems and hundreds of wharves. The five films featured on this video capture London's Docklands in all their glory from the 1920's to the 1960's.
City of Ships
Filmed during 1938 and 1939, this celebrated documentary was commissioned as 'a new and more up-to-date film for publicity and Educational purposes'. It provides a stylish and beautifully filmed account of London's docks at work prior to the outbreak of World War II, thanks to the work of famous British cameraman Harvey Harrison .
Sweet ThamesA rarely-seen 16mm colour film from 1968 by Colin Porter, exploring the problem of pollution on the Thames and the Port of London Authority's monitoring of water contamination. The film includes a visit to Kew Treatment Works.
London River Docks
This rare silent film from British Instructional Films in association with Pathe offers a look at the many and diverse ships working the Thames and the facilities provided for them.
Pola Fen London
Pola Fen London is the telegraphic address of the Port of London Authority, famous the world over. This glorious colour film takes you on a trip down river on board a Port of London Authority launch, stopping off to look at activities in the docks along the route.
Port of London 1924
This gem of a silent film includes aerial film of Thames Haven, Tilbury, the Royal Victoria and Albert Docks and the King George V Docks - probably the earliest film record of its kind. Other highlights include rare film of ocean-going liners of the era.- Directors:
- J.B. Holmes
- Studio:
- Simply Home Entertainement
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
- Collections:
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