Great Gale In The Channel (1924-1926)

Title: “At Sidmouth - noted Devon Beauty Spot - an increasing (& costly!) war is being waged against ravages of the Sea“. L/S of scenic village by the cliffs, the waves are crashing against the rocks. M/S of large waves breaking against the sea front promenade. M/S of a group of men working on the sea defences, they appear removing bits of wood and rocks from a large pile of earth. Note: original issue sheet refers to a wreck of a Belgian cargo steamer, this is not in edited story but is in cuts / out takes. Cuts exist - please see separate record. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), Britis