LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Crane falls on London church

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

20 Sep 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:05:14

Description

Report from St James Garlickhythe church in London, following the collapse of a crane through its roof which caused massive damage. The Pastor of St James, the Reverend John Paul, describes the accident and the damage done to the church. He talks about the likely repair costs - as the church was designed by Sir Christopher Wren, it will not be allowed to fall into ruin. Interviewers are Emma Howard and an unidentified male (studio) reporter.

Contributors

Emma Howard; John Paul

Keywords

Accidents; London; Churches; Christopher Wren; St James Garlickhythe; Cranes (machinery)

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