Keep the Wheels Turning

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
2087A
Date Released
5 Jun 1969
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 5
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Keep the Wheels Turning. DESCRIPTION: Among the most efficient ways to utilise natural power - the Water Wheel - can be as useful today as before the Industrial Revolution. In Devon, a craftsman uses one to drive a complete workshop! SHOTLIST: GV Exmoor National Park. CU Peter Teal spins wheel. MS Mr Teal carving replica of spinning wheel. MS pan Mr Teal’s cottage at Parracombe Hill to water wheel revolving on side of cottage. CU water wheel. CU Mr Teal carving on lathe. CU electric motor. 2 shots Mr Teal adjusts water wheel generating machinery. CU amperes meter. MS Mr Teal carving on lathe. CU water wheel turning. MCU Mr Teal demonstrates spinning wheel. Water wheel turning.
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Industry and manufacture
Locations
Devon; United Kingdom
Card file number
94791
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
113
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Keep the Wheels Turning', British Movietone News Issue No. 2087A, 5 Jun 1969. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/27880 (Accessed 03 Mar 2025)