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32 results found for '"Tourist attractions"' in Keywords.
Docklands regeneration plans (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Shelagh Roberts, head of London planning, on GLC plans for leisure attractions, shopping centres and offices in docklands, now trying to find appropriate sites; defends plans for Tivoli gardens and golf...
Madame Tussauds buys Warwick Castle (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Michael Herbert, Chief Executive of Madame Tussauds, on the company’s decision to buy Warwick Castle from Lord Brooke. Male interviewer not identified. Quiet audio with drop in volume during...
Opening of Thorpe Park (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on opening of Thorpe Park, Chertsey, Surrey, Britain’s first theme park. Opening address by Lord Louis Mountbatten of Burma. Interviews with Kevin Taylor, marketing manager; Mike Hazelwood,...
Palladium Cellars waxwork exhibition (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special
Report on the recently opened London tourist attraction, The Palladium Cellars, a waxwork and costume exhibition focusing on the theatre and cinema. Includes interviews with proprietor Louis Benjamin and...
Watergate exhibition in Washington DC (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Andrew Manderstam reports on a free exhibition in Washington DC which will allow members of the public to listen to some of the tapes used in the Watergate trial (1972-73). Speaking are: former President...
Radio Caroline salvage plans (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a Thanet Council official (not identified â poss. Chief Executive Ian Gill) about the salvaging of the Mi Amigo â the former headquarters of pirate station Radio Caroline- as a...
Decision makers (1980)
- Genre
- Discussion; Documentary; Interview; Special
Decision Makers, presented by Peter Spencer. This edition examines the mystery surrounding the legend of the Loch Ness Monster and includes interviews with eyewitnesses, experts and local residents in an...
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; Music
This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell. Tour guide Susan Harris(?) talks about the role leading walks and her experiences. Followed by author of London Particulars, C H Rolph,...
Sale of Land’s End (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview about the sale of Land’s End, what the estate includes and level of interest national and international. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.
Our kind of town (1981)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Special
Our Kind of Town, presented by Cathy(?) Stokes. This edition looks at the history of the district of Southwark in South London with a visit to Borough High Street (and its use as a pilgrim’s route) and...