The images of the building of the Tamar Bridge, that spans from Plymouth, Devon into Saltash, Cornwall, were recorded from 1959 to 1961. Reg Blackett, an armature film maker was able, with the permission of the contractors, to film from the top of the towers while building was in progress. His detailed script was of such interest that most of it has been included in the narration.
Chapters
1:36 Introduction
2:45 The Saltash Ferry
4:20 The Torpoint Ferries
6:10 Building starts
13:22 The cables are installed
18:38 The road is lifted into place
24:30 First steps on the Tamar Bridge
28:38 The last journey of the Saltash Ferry
30:54 26th April 1962 official opening
33:45 Stress tests
36:36 Conclusion
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