Film Number |
8756 |
Title |
THE BIG DITCH |
Producer |
John Newton |
Date |
1985 |
Gauge |
spr8mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
9 mins 30 secs |
Description |
A trip along the Manchester Ship Canal from Liverpool to Manchester Docks. The locks and swing bridges are seen in operation, and there is still commercial shipping on the waterway, though the docks in Salford are closed. The soundtrack provides information on the construction of the Ship Canal. |
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Key
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