Men of Iron

Men of Iron 1947

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A look at the manufacture of propellers in a foundry in Ayrshire, Scotland.

1947

Playing Away

Playing Away 1961

1

A look at various sporting events in Scotland.

1961

James Watt

James Watt 1959

1

A profile of the Scottish inventor and his work on developing the steam engine.

1959

Story of a Steel Wire Rope

Story of a Steel Wire Rope 1946

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Produced in 1946 for Martin, Black and Company, makers of wire rope, this film is about how steel cables came to existence through the work of ingenious minds. Ingenious minds can thrive and measure; with expert judgment and knowledge they select the best raw material available. The film describes the making of steel ropes for mining cages, excavator work, overhead tram wires, and more in the steel works and rope making premises where strands are bound together.

1946

Crofter Boy

Crofter Boy 1970

1

A documentary showing a day in the life of a crofter boy, including going to school and playing shinty with his pals.

1970