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15 results found for '"Flood defences"' in Keywords.
Flood warning system and floods in London (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the flood defences and a possible flood in London. Looks at the warning system and how close central London came to being flooded. David Rutter(?) the GLCâs flood control officer is...
Flood warning system and floods in London (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male speaker (not identified) on how close to a major flood Central London was, risk for today and how the warning system works. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Jill Lourie).
Thames defences and London floods (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified male speaker on the possibility of the Thames breaking its banks or if it will overflow. It looks at what is being done to raise the banks of the Thames. Female interviewer not...
Storms and floods (1978)
- Genre
- News report
Paul Beard reports on the storms that hit Kent and the rising water level in the Thames and evacuations that took place. It then looks at the effect the storms have had on the rest of the country.
Thames Barrier explained (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with project director John Grice about the function of the Thames Barrier. Low pressures in the North Sea, melting polar ice caps and the settlement of London has increased flooding risks in the...
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary
This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell and examines River Thames floods and flood prevention past and present including the Thames Barrier which is under construction....
Ray Horner on Thames Barrier (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Project manager Ray Horner on the Thames Barrier, the flood barrier being built at Woolwich Reach to protect London from tidal surges. The project is three years behind schedule and is due to open at the end...
Flood risk to Isle of Dogs (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified female representative of the Women’s Transport Service on the risk of flooding at the Isle of Dogs. The speaker, along with 19 female volunteers, is responsible for relaying information about...
Hammersmith and Fulham borough flood plan (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male council officer from the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham says most of the area is below the high tide level and is only protected by a wall. Female interviewer not identified....
Greater London Council’s emergency flood plan for London (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male spokesman for Greater London Council on the danger of flooding in London. He says the underground train tunnels could fill with water. Female interviewer not identified. Sound in mono.