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22 results found for '"Flood control"' in Keywords.
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...
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...
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.
Thames Barrier opening (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the grand opening of the Thames Barrier. Speaking are: GLC Engineer Ray Horner; Deputy GLC leader Illtyd Harrington; and engineers Derek Chapman(?), Gordon Taylor(?) and site manager Dick...
Thames Barrier construction (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the construction and tests of the Thames Barrier and floods of London through history, before its grand opening. Speaking are: Deputy GLC leader Illtyd Harrington and project manager Ray Horner....
First alert status for Thames Barrier (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the first alert status for the new Thames Barrier, raised last night as a flood defence against an unusually high tide. Includes interviews with Barrier Deputy Managers John Holloway and Michael...