Central News East: 27.02.1989: Disused Mines

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Summary

Phil Bayles report about a government grant to restore land around closed coal mines.

Year:

1989

Duration:

0:02:19

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

Betacam SP

Description

Interview with the environment minister David Trippier MP about the government grant of £8.15 million to restore derelict land. Interview with Steve Fothergill who said that more money would be needed as so many pits are now closing. View of derelict buildings. Library aerial view of the American Adventure theme park near Ripley. Library shot of opencast mining. Shots of bulldozers at the site of Whitwick Colliery in Leicestershire. Library shots of Babbington and Arkwright collieries. Library shot of Corby steelworks.


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