In 1945, Britain emerged from the war to find that, although victorious, there lay ahead a tremendous task of reconstruction; cities to be rebuilt, trade to be revived and exports to be stepped up. The film tells the story of Britain’s post-war recovery, thanks to the courage and determination of her people. Overseas, three great nations have achieved independence within the Commonwealth, and in the Dependencies, new constitutions are paving the way to self-government. Narrated by Leo Genn.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001482
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War damage to buildings - Great Britain
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Colonies
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Commonwealth of Nations
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Great Britain - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Great Britain - Social conditions
History → Commonwealth of Nations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)