UNITED KINGDOM: MASSIVE RIVER BARRIER TO PROTECT LONDON FROM FLOODING NEARS COMPLETION (1981)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit LONDON, UK INTRODUCTION: In England, a massive project to protect London from the dangers of a disastrous flood is nearing completion. Full Description: FILE UNITED KINGDOM (VISNEWS) 1973: GV, AV Canvey Island floods. (4 SHOTS) (BLACK & WHITE) SVs Army sand bag barriers. (5 SHOTS) (BLACK & WHITE) GV Helicopter flies in supplies. (B & W) SV Butchers shop still open. (B & W) GV Woman walks through floodwaters. (B & W) SV Firemen pump out flooded homes. (2 SHOTS) (B & W) Background: LONDON, UK INTRODUCTION: In England, a massive project to protect London from the dangers of a disastrous flood is nearing completion. The world's largest moveable flood barriers, being constructed across the River Thames, is intended to stop freak tides reaching the city and leaving some areas under