Quayside (1979)
Amber Films
Film and Video
A short film by Amber Films that documents Newcastle's Quayside at a time when it faced the threat of redevelopment.
Shots of the Tyne (1980s)
Amber Films
Shots of the Tyne (1980s)
Amber Films
A selection of rushes from an unidentified film project on the river Tyne in the 1980s.
- Film and Video
- Unfinished Projects
- Industrial
- Urban Landscapes
- Work & Unemployment
- 1980 – 1989
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Tyne & Wear
- UK
Amber Films (unfinished), 23 minutes, 1980s
The Shots of the Tyne (1980s) collection comprises rushes from an unidentified project filmed during the 1980s, featuring extensive footage of Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside, along with the industrial activities along the River Tyne. This material offers a visual record of the area's industrial landscape during that period, capturing the essence of the working riverfront. While the specific project remains unknown, the footage serves as a valuable historical resource, reflecting the region's industrial heritage and the transformations it underwent in the late 20th century
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