India - Taj Mahal Renovations

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1310
Date Released
12 Jul 1954
Date submitted
8 Jul 1954
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 9
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Taj Mahal Renovations. DESCRIPTION: The famous Taj Mahal, built from 1623 onwards, has been in danger from the encroaching desert. Renovation work has now started on the delicate marble and alabaster. SHOTLIST: LS of Taj Mahal. Shots of dust storm. Shots of men on camels. Various shots of men on scaffolding which is surrounding the Taj Mahal. CU of Taj Mahal being restored. Various shots of workmen using primitive tools. Various shots of elephants. Various shots of the Taj Mahal.
Keywords
Buildings and structures
Locations
India; Agra
Card file number
61146
Credits:
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
116
Story extras:
Film clip

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'India - Taj Mahal Renovations', British Movietone News Issue No. 1310, 12 Jul 1954. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/19351 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)