Film Number |
5141 |
Title |
THE DRY STONE WALLER |
Producer |
Sam Hanna |
Date |
*1949 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
5 mins 54 secs |
Description |
Film following the work of a Mr Harrison, described as "the last professional stone waller in this part of Lancashire". He is seen building a dry stone wall on the moors near Burnley; breaking stone with a walling hammer, selecting and placing stones in the wall by hand. Includes a brief shot of a young man climbing over a stile created by "through stones" and sheep going through a purpose-built hole in a wall. The film ends with panning shots of a hillside criss-crossed by dry stone walls. |
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