Post Sat May 25, 2013 9:17 pm

Medina Cement Works & Shide Quarry 1939

Came across this video online, anyone recognise any family members?

The processes involved in making cement at the West Medina Cement Works on the Isle of Wight.

http://www.eafa.org.uk/catalogue/3163

Documentary. Making cement for Blue Circle Cement company at the West Medina Cement Works on the Isle of Wight. Footage of the clay fields and chalk quarries, blasting operations, coal and gas retorts, mills, the silos, kiln, clinker being ground into cement, testing for calcium content and crush testing, packing and transport.

The cement works closed down shortly after the film was made.