Published 1956 | Version v1
Video/Audio

Great day: H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at the Calder Hall opening

Description

The opening of the world's first nuclear power station, Calder Hall, was a major event in the history of post-war Britain. This film describes the construction and design of the station and its opening by the Queen. It is also an interesting historical document reflecting the beliefs and aspirations of the time. (author)

Availability note (English)

Available from Video Distribution, Room 1.28, Building 329, Harwell Laboratory, Oxon. OX11 ORA, price Pound 10.00.

Additional details

Publishing Information

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
20069595
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Non-conventional Literature
Descriptors DEI
CALDER HALL A-1 REACTOR; HISTORICAL ASPECTS
Descriptors DEC
CARBON DIOXIDE COOLED REACTORS; GAS COOLED REACTORS; GCR TYPE REACTORS; GRAPHITE MODERATED REACTORS; MAGNOX TYPE REACTORS; NATURAL URANIUM REACTORS; PLUTONIUM PRODUCTION REACTORS; POWER REACTORS; PRODUCTION REACTORS; REACTORS; THERMAL REACTORS

Optional Information

Notes
Issued as VHS and Betamax cassettes. 20 min. sd. colour.