. Tower Nearly Ready (1960-1966)

Unissued / unused material - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown. London CU Finger pushing button marked ’start’. MS and CU From inside the GPO / General Post Office Tower, a cheerful window cleaner in a cradle cleans the outside of the windows. Various shots, the rotating floor mechanism. Various shots, the empty restaurant at the top of the Tower. MS Workman making adjustments to the carpet on the revolving floor. Various shots, chefs in the kitchens of the tower preparing food. CU Revolving mechanism. CU Wheel. CU Man’s feet, one either side of the revolving floor, showing the speed of the movement. CU The menu. (2 shots). LS From top of the tower showing three girls sunbathing on roof below. GV London streets from the top of GPO Tower. LS Views of London from the top of the tower. Note: Date on original record: 2/05/1966. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MO
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