Eventful River (1950 1959)

A British Travel Association presentation. Documentary about the River Thames. L, S of the Houses of Parliament with a small launch travelling past on the river. Low angle shot of Big Ben. Various shots of London landmarks Tower of London, County Hall, Tower Bridge, high angle of the city etc. Shots of the river from a helicopter, large ship approaching a quayside towed by tugs. M, S of a team of swan uppers rowing along the river they are taking a census of swans on the river. Various shots of teams of rowers as they negotiate locks and stretches of the river between Henley and London Bridge. C, Us of swans and cygnets. C, U of royal flag on the back of one of the boats. Voiceover describes difference between Royal, Dyers and Vintners swans. C, U of men marking beaks of a swans. L, Ss of Thames sailing barges lining up for their annual race. Various shots of the boats, sails, men at work on the boats etc. A miniature cannon starts the race. Oxford and Cambridge boat race various shots of