Accession Number |
B152 |
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Series Title |
[UNKNOWN] |
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Programme Title |
ROPE FACTORIES |
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Producer |
[Unknown] |
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Other Credits |
Presenter: Frank Mellor |
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Transmission Date |
[Unknown] |
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colour , sound (sep), 08 mins 04 secs |
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Synopsis |
B152/1: Programme presented by BBC presenter Frank Mellor focusing on rope maker Nat Bell from Kendal. Ex-farmer Bell is shown with his rope-making contraption making ropes up to 30 feet in length, including winding and putting toggles on ropes. Mellor interviews Bell about the process of rope-making and the demand for ropes for agricultural purposes. Mellor speaks to camera about the history of rope walks and rope makers. 08m04s |
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BBC North West Regional Documentaries: Record Detail