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Film Number |
4963 |
Title |
[OPENING OF "THE BRADDOCKS"] |
Producer |
North West Film Productions |
Date |
*1957/8 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
18 mins 35 secs |
Description |
Detailed scenes of the construction of "The Braddocks," a flat development in Liverpool. Precast concrete sections are lowered into place and builders are seen pouring and laying concrete onto steel frames. Exterior views of the buildings are followed by scenes from the opening ceremony on 22 September 1958 - crowds gather, speeches are made and MP Hugh Gaitskell unveils a plaque. |
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Key
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