ATV Today: 28.06.1965: Maintenance of Shropshire Canal

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Summary

Gwyn Richards meets a young man who works to maintain the Shropshire Canal.

Year:

1965

Duration:

0:03:15

Film type:

Black & White / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Shots of the young man pulling canal boat along. Gwyn Richards talks to the man who works as a 'lengthsman'. He explains that his job is to mow the grass, maintain the edges and keep the water free from obstructions. He also talks about living on a canal boat.


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