The East Anglian Film Archive, the first and largest Regional Film Archive in England, was established in 1976. Since 1984, EAFA has been owned and operated by the University of East Anglia, Norwich (UEA), to support research and work to preserve our moving image heritage. More than 250 hours are freely available online as examples of the wide range of film which attracts interest the world over.
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Posford Duvivier
Film about the design and building of offshore forts on the Thames Estuary during the second world war.
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Overview
This film is about some of the maritime activities carried out during the second world war, mostly for the navy, by the consultant engineering firm now known as Posford Duvivier. They were innovative in conception and design and were executed under the direction of civil engineer Guy Maunsell and his partner John Posford, who narrates throughout the film.