The Town That Floored the World
Synopsis
How did the Scottish east coast port town of Kirkcaldy become the world centre for linoleum? The Town That Floored the World traces the history of that “magic material” to its origins in the mid 19th century, and tells how one town built its fortunes on its manufacture. Current and former linoleum workers, and Kirkcaldy bairns including crime writer Val McDermid, share their stories of a life in flooring. Lino’s role in high art and design is also traced. Narrated by John Sessions.
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- The Town That Floored the World
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- BBC Scotland
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What is The Town That Floored the World about?
How did the Scottish east coast port town of Kirkcaldy become the world centre for linoleum? The Town That Floored the World traces the history of that “magic material” to its origins in the mid 19th century, and tells how one town built its fortunes on its manufacture. Current and former linoleum workers, and Kirkcaldy bairns including crime writer Val McDermid, share their stories of a life in flooring. Lino’s role in high art and design is also traced. Narrated by John Sessions.
Who directed The Town That Floored the World?
The Town That Floored the World was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Town That Floored the World?
The principal cast of The Town That Floored the World includes John Sessions.
When was The Town That Floored the World released and how long is it?
The Town That Floored the World was released in 2018 with a total runtime of Unknown.