ATV Today: 16.03.1970: Paralysed School Teacher

Summary

Interview with teacher Michael Barnsley who works at Belmont Abbey School in Hereford despite being paralysed after breaking his neck in a road accident.

Year:

1970

Duration:

0:08:16

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

We see Michael coaching boys in rowing in an indoor tank and alongside the River Wye; shots of boys walking outside Belmont Abbey School; Michael being driven in a Mini that has been converted to accommodate his wheelchair and teaching in the library. Michael Barnsley is interviewed by Alan Jones about his work and how he affords to support a full time carer and there is also an interview with another teacher on the school rugby pitch.


Credits

No credits specified


Notes

Michael Barnsley was in the Cambridge squad for the 1967 Boat Race although he wasn't selected to be part of the final crew.