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7 results found for '"Waterways"' in Keywords.
Denis Howell castigated over waterways (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Robert Bean, British Waterways Board, on a House of Commons Select Committee report criticising Energy Minister Denis Howell over treatment of UK waterways and canals.
Mark Baldwin on British Waterways report (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Mark Baldwin, Vice-Chairman of the Inland Waterways Association, says money is needed to repair the country’s canals and waterways. He is interviewed following the release of a Select Committee critical...
Swan lead deaths (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with environment minister Denis Howell on the setting up of a working party to investigate the death of swans from lead poisoning on Britain’s waterways. Male interviewer not identified. Sound...
John Heap on decline of canals (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
John Heap, Chairman of the Inland Waterways Association, on the decline of canals. He says the British Waterways Board does not have enough money to make vital repairs. Male interviewer not identified.
National Rivers Authority report (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Graham Majin reports on the first annual report by the National Rivers Authority; five of the newly privatised water companies are to be prosecuted for polluting waterways. Includes interview with chairman,...
A river remembered- the Wandle (1993)
- Genre
- Documentary; Music; Interview
Documentary about The River Wandle presented by Lawrence Spicer. The river goes from Croydon and Carshalton to the Thames at Wandsworth. Details how it was used throughout history and what measures are being...
First new canal for 90 years opens (1995)
- Genre
- Interview; Music; News report
Lizzie Knight reports on the decision of British Waterways to open the first stretch of canal to be built for ninety years. It forms part of the Aire and Calder Navigation in Yorkshire. Includes interview...