A History of Iron and Steel Making in Scunthorpe on Film 1950-1973

Truly astonishing footage. 3 films spliced together. The first one is a history produced in 1950 by United Steel. Featuring a juxtaposition of the steel-making methods of bygone ages to the time of the film's production. Some great footage of hand-charging, moulding and casting pig iron. Some real heroes working here. At 23.16 is the short film 'Steel for the Mills' made by Data Films for the British Iron and Steel Federation featuring rolling procedures and an emphasis on experienced craftsmanship and progression. At 27.35 there is a film entitled 'Background to Anchor: a new development in the Steel Industry in Lincolnshire', by Pelican Films. It is a documentary about the building of the £200 million Anchor Plant. The film explores the concern and opinions of ordinary workers and the general public of Scunthorpe. The interviews start at 41.21.