The Rescue Of Florence (1966)

Florence, Italy. Various day and night shots of the mud and wreckage from the River Arno in Italy being cleared. CU. Face of a priest. Various shots around Florentine landmarks after the clearing up has started. Shots of the Piazza Signoria, etc. Various shots of the people sorting out their belongings and getting water from emergency supply. Various shots of the many volunteers at work during the restoration. Clearing mud from many historic buildings and cleaning great works of art. Ancient books and paintings are carefully attended to for preservation. Scenes in the Pitti Palace and the National Library. (F.G.) Date found in the old record - 28/11/1966. FILM ID:3162.1 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 13