Restoring Monsters

Series

Series Name
Colour Pictorial

Issue

Issue No.
236
Date Released
6 Jul 1959
Date recorded
5 Jun 1959
Length of issue (in feet)
760
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 3
Summary
Pathe synopsis: An unusual profession is practised by sculptor Adam Bienkowski, who is currently engaged in restoring the monsters in the grounds of the Crystal Palace. These enormous beasts, modelled in cement 100 years ago, are being repaired and painted.
Keywords
Arts and crafts
Locations
London; Crystal Palace; England
Written sources
Pathe Colour Pictorial Lobby Cards   Used for synopsis
Credits:
Commentator
Brian Cobby
Length of story (in feet)
188
Story extras:
Film clip

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How to cite this record

'Restoring Monsters', Colour Pictorial Issue No. 236, 6 Jul 1959. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/120747 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)