Results

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 GLC’s 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.