Film Number |
2646 |
Title |
CITY GOVERNMENT |
Producer |
Paul Rotha for Central Office of Information |
Date |
*1951 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
b/w |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
12 mins 25 secs |
Description |
Film about local government, focussing on Manchester. The various types of government in the the UK are illustrated with a graphic. County Borough Elections are featured and Council sessions and committees are seen. Spending is explained and people are seen paying rates. Features footage from a wide variety of services provided by Manchester City Council. The picture for this film is taken from 'A City Speaks' (Accession No. 19) |
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Key
This title can be seen by visiting the NWFA Viewing Pods at Archives+, Manchester Central Library.
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