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Film Number

400

Title

THE GEORGE SAXON ENGINE, MAGNET MILL, OLDHAM

Producer

Courtaulds

Date

1966

Gauge

16mm

Colour

b/w

Sound

sound

Running Time

8 mins 00 secs

Description

Extensive shots of Magnet Mill which opened in 1903 and closed in 1967. Views of engine room. Shots of interior of mill with men operating machinery. View of boiler house which houses Lancashire boilers. Close ups of various parts of the engine whilst commentary explains how engine works.

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