archie57 Posted May 28, 2017 Report Posted May 28, 2017 I don't recall seeing this before... http://player.bfi.org.uk/film/watch-a-queer-lift-1931/
Laurence Hogg Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 16 hours ago, archie57 said: I don't recall seeing this before... http://player.bfi.org.uk/film/watch-a-queer-lift-1931/ Its a new one on me too. Lovely shots of potters boats, I wonder what else thy have lying hidden? Still missing is "Many waters" from which many scenes in Barging along are taken, also the FMC publicity film and lord knows what else.
Laurence Hogg Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 Another "New" film GUCCCo addicts wil love this!! http://player.bfi.org.uk/film/watch-grand-union-canal-1938/ First "Reading " & "Tayport", lots of lighters, the GUCCo tug "Tring", "Calstock", "Renfrew", FMC "Lupin" & "Freda", FMC "Dureus" with a bulk and much more!
Nightwatch Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 Great to watch. Thanks Laurence. I never tire of 'seeing' how it was.
alan_fincher Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Laurence Hogg said: Another "New" film GUCCCo addicts wil love this!! http://player.bfi.org.uk/film/watch-grand-union-canal-1938/ First "Reading " & "Tayport", lots of lighters, the GUCCo tug "Tring", "Calstock", "Renfrew", FMC "Lupin" & "Freda", FMC "Dureus" with a bulk and much more! Not quite that "new", as it was discussed in a thread as long ago as last September......Old thread linky
David Schweizer Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) How come you can all view the film? My computer will not allow me to watch without subscribing to BFI player, which I presume costs! Edited May 29, 2017 by David Schweizer
Laurence Hogg Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 13 minutes ago, David Schweizer said: How come you can all view the film? My computer will not allow me to watch without subscribing to BFI player, which I presume costs! It is free to subscribe, you get a newsletter about new finds etc. 1
max's son Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 Like this one I can remember the foam in the locks http://player.bfi.org.uk/film/watch-canal-holiday-1959/ http:// http:// Boat Spitefire with Bob Smallman (ffestinog railway fame)
David Schweizer Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Laurence Hogg said: It is free to subscribe, you get a newsletter about new finds etc. For a month only then £4.99 a month, and to create an account they want heaps of personal information, so that they can bombard me with spam. A complete waste of my time, I'll wait until someone places it on for free. Edited May 29, 2017 by David Schweizer
alan_fincher Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 1 hour ago, David Schweizer said: How come you can all view the film? My computer will not allow me to watch without subscribing to BFI player, which I presume costs! 1 hour ago, Laurence Hogg said: It is free to subscribe, you get a newsletter about new finds etc. I can see these films OK, have confirmed I am not logged into the BFI site, nor have any userid or password that would allow me to. I have never knowingly subscribed to anything. I can't therefore explain why you cannot see them as easily as I can.
David Schweizer Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 20 minutes ago, alan_fincher said: I can see these films OK, have confirmed I am not logged into the BFI site, nor have any userid or password that would allow me to. I have never knowingly subscribed to anything. I can't therefore explain why you cannot see them as easily as I can. I managed to view it this time by clicking on the "do not show me this again" tab. So why have free viewing possible if they are trying to sell a subscription? Odd!
archie57 Posted May 29, 2017 Author Report Posted May 29, 2017 25 minutes ago, Ray T said: A few stills from the film: Looks like Charlie Atkins in the bottom lock of the Wolverhampton 21. Is the Joey boat leaving Wolverley Court lock?
David Schweizer Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, David Schweizer said: I managed to view it this time by clicking on the "do not show me this again" tab. So why have free viewing possible if they are trying to sell a subscription? Odd! Not working again. All that comes up is a whilrling disc and the text " This video isn't encoded for your device" What does that mean? Edited May 29, 2017 by David Schweizer
Laurence Hogg Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 Just now, David Schweizer said: Not working again. All that comes up is a whilrling disc and the text " This video isn't encoded for your computer" What does that mean? your codecs need updating.
David Schweizer Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, Laurence Hogg said: your codecs need updating. What does that mean?
Laurence Hogg Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 codecs are for viewing video, normal pc updates usually cure the problem.
David Schweizer Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 38 minutes ago, Laurence Hogg said: codecs are for viewing video, normal pc updates usually cure the problem. I have a brand new Windows 10 computer (less than 4 weeks ago) and have opted for automatic updates, so why is this irritating message coming up? I googled updating Codecs but the Microsoft page gave me instructions that I could not carry out because the tabs they referred to did not exist in my Media player.
billh Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, David Schweizer said: I have a brand new Windows 10 computer (less than 4 weeks ago) and have opted for automatic updates, so why is this irritating message coming up? I googled updating Codecs but the Microsoft page gave me instructions that I could not carry out because the tabs they referred to did not exist in my Media player. I can recommend Ubuntu Linux as a cure for Windows 10. Install linux alongside W10 , it won't affect the original install so you can go back to it if you really feel a need. I just watched the film via Firefox browser with Flash player installed- no problem and no signing in to BFI, this on a 2006 Dell desktop with a huge prehistoric Compaq CRT monitor. Win 10 or Win anything just annoys me these days- Linux keeps it simple and tells you what's going on and lets you decide about updates. AND it's free! Edited May 29, 2017 by billh Forgot important bit!
Derek R. Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 Forever blowing bubbles . . . River Soar, 1988.
alan_fincher Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 2 hours ago, David Schweizer said: I have a brand new Windows 10 computer....................... That will be the problem then!
David Mack Posted May 29, 2017 Report Posted May 29, 2017 3 hours ago, David Schweizer said: I have a brand new Windows 10 computer (less than 4 weeks ago) and have opted for automatic updates, so why is this irritating message coming up? I googled updating Codecs but the Microsoft page gave me instructions that I could not carry out because the tabs they referred to did not exist in my Media player. Install VLC Media Player from http://www.videolan.org . Its completely free and much better at playing a wide range of video and audio formats than Windows Media Player.
David Schweizer Posted May 31, 2017 Report Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) On 29/05/2017 at 23:07, David Mack said: Install VLC Media Player from http://www.videolan.org . Its completely free and much better at playing a wide range of video and audio formats than Windows Media Player. I already have VLC , but I could not get it to play the film either. However, I have loaded a "newer" version of Flash Player, and the film now plays. I was not aware that I had an older version, especially as the computer is barely a month old, but as these things are a mystery to me, I am just happy that it now works. Edited May 31, 2017 by David Schweizer
billh Posted June 19, 2017 Report Posted June 19, 2017 On 5/29/2017 at 13:39, Laurence Hogg said: Another "New" film GUCCCo addicts wil love this!! http://player.bfi.org.uk/film/watch-grand-union-canal-1938/ First "Reading " & "Tayport", lots of lighters, the GUCCo tug "Tring", "Calstock", "Renfrew", FMC "Lupin" & "Freda", FMC "Dureus" with a bulk and much more! In this film clip , which I can't seem to view now, we see motor "Duteous" starting the butty out of a lock. The towline is secured and adjustable at the butty cabin and through running blocks via the towing mast to the motor. So far so good. Then there is a short ,about 4foot ,connecting chain from the towline to the motor stern hook, something I have never seen before, was it usual practice and what was the purpose of the chain? I would have expected an eye splice on the towline dropped onto the motor hook direct? Bill
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