ATV Today: 03.01.1974: Victorian Chimney

Summary

Ruth Elliott report on the Victorian chimney at Edgbaston Waterworks which after six years under threat is now to be saved from demolition.

Year:

1974

Duration:

0:03:04

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Establishing shots of the chimney at Edgbaston Waterworks. Ruth Elliott interview with James Thompson of the Victorian Society about why he is campaigning to preserve the chimney. Interview with Edward Morris who has worked at the site. He says that he has no thoughts about it and that it has served its purpose and is finished. He also talks about the poor condition of the brick work.


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