Plymouth development, 25 years after the Blitz, 1966 - Westward Collection ©SWFTA (ID@ 90567)

Synopsis:

Excellent BW footage showing DAVID MUDD on the top of the Civic Centre reviewing the challenges and changes that Plymouth has overcome in the 25 years after the Blitz. Two gaps are noted at the end, lack of a commercial seaport and airport.

Content:

Rebuilding of the City, future plans, expansion and new housing. High rise flats, schools, roads and traffic. Atheneum and site of the Theatre Royal. The Drake Circus pedestrian underpass and the Tamar Bridge. Two great loop holes, failure of a commercial port and lack of commercial airport.

Technical info:

Duration: 4.56 mins
Picture: BW
Audio: Yes
Original format: 16mm

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