Flood in Dumfries
Flood waters breaking over the banks of the River Nith in Dumfries, 1936
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Description
Footage of the river Nith breaking over its banks in Dundee.
There is also a shot of a horse drawing a rag and bone cart through the flood water.
Questions & Activities
Questions
- What was the reason for the flooding in Dumfries?
- How dangerous are floods?
- What are flood plains and why are houses built on them?
- Where is Dumfries located on a map of Scotland?
- Why is Dumfries at special risk from flooding?
Activities
Research where the major flood spots in the UK are located. Compile a presentation of the geographical and meteorological reasons for flooding.
How does this film differ from modern news reports on severe weather and disasters?
Write a letter to an insurance company as a homeowner who has suffered flood damage.
Write a modern commentary for this news report.
Film a news report on the impact of severe weather on a Scottish community due to climate change.
Old news reports such as this had music soundtrack added. Discuss if the music is appropriate. Research from stock music or write a new piece of music for the report.
Clip Details
Record Id | 007-000-002-319-C |
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Resource Rights Holder | National Library of Scotland |
Project Ref | 2363 |
Date | 1936 |
Genre | Local Topical |
School Subject | Geography, English, Social Studies, Music, Expressive Arts, Environmental Studies |
Who | Regal Cinema (sponsor) |
Where | Dumfries, River Nith |
Event | Flooding |
Attributes | Black and White, Sound |
Clip Length | 0:58 |
Film Length | 0:58 |