Considers action to prevent the erosion of character in Britain’s historic towns and villages. Old photographs, live action and superimposed animation explain why and how towns change and what has been done and might be done in the future in areas worthy of conservation.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320774
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture - Conservation and restoration
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)