Gales And Floods (1930-1939)

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Channel: British Pathé · 2014 · Education

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Full title reads: "Gales And Floods".



Various shots of the devastation caused by string gusting winds on the sea front at Blackpool, Lancashire. VS of a car smashed by a falling tree branch. Men work to clear felled trees that block roads. More shots of people and objects being blown around at the seaside. MV a deck chair on top of a lamppost where it has been blown by high winds.  



VS of house with lots of wind and sea damage. VS beach covered in debris. Men work to repair damaged trains, radio masts and houses (possibly in United States of America USA). Various shots of floods. Streets are filled with flood water. 



N.B. Item found in Unidentified Gazettes reel.
 FILM ID:2961.37



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