New Bridges For Old (1930)

Item title reads New bridges for old Old Southern Railway wooden swing bridge connecting inner and outer harbours, replaced by steel one in 48 hours Folkestone, Kent. L, S of a steam train passing along the old wooden bridge, various shots of men using a two handled saw to cut through sections of the bridge. M, S as they are lifted up by crane. M, S of men dismantling the bridge. M, S of a man welding the new steel one. M, S as part is lifted up and other bits removed. Various shots as an army of men work on it, bits splash into the water. M, S as men turn handles which work cogs and pull rope. M, S as the train drives over the new bridge. Note: the story finishes at 01:24:02, it is then repeated straight afterwards. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé al