Walls Of History (1937)

Full title reads: “Walls of History“. Castle of Turin, Italy. A look at traditional crafts in picturesque medieval city. Various shots of towers, churches and ancient buildings in Turin. Various shots of artisan stonemason at work beneath a sign in Italian (says something about continuation of traditional craft work). C/U of stone face of Jesus being carved. Various shots of engravings on brass and copper. C/U of diagram of a tall ship. C/U of model of tall ship, pan to show man working on clay / copper model of model ship. Various shots children playing football in courtyard between ancient buildings. More shots of quant old houses with fountains. Various shots of antique shop windows. Various shots of interior of workshop producing wooden religious statuettes, we see the woodworker carving a new model. Various shots of working going on in stained glass renovation studio. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT