Film Number |
4109 |
Title |
[CUTTING THE FIRST SOD OF THE ACCRINGTON HUNCOAT POWER STATION] |
Producer |
Unknown |
Date |
1948 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
b/w |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
1 mins 50 secs |
Description |
The various dignitaries are seen leaving the Town Hall to travel to the site of the new power station at Huncoat near Accrington on 31 January 1948. On arrival, speeches are made, the Mayor cuts the first sod with a ceremonial spade and then makes a speech himself. |
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