A Heritage to build on

United Kingdom, 1975

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Made as part of the Cement and Concrete Association’s contribution to European Architectural Heritage Year 1975, shows the many types of Britain’s old and modern architecture. It contrasts the present time, when renewal and renovation of urban environment is a matter of concern, with the past. It shows that with thoughtful use of today’s materials such as concrete, old and modern buildings can be compatible with those of the past.

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Credits

director

Derek Williams

producer

Humphrey Swingler

production company

Greenpark Productions

Duration

00:21:28:00

Production places

United Kingdom

Production dates

1975

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

013212

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Housing development - Great Britain

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cathedrals - Great Britain

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns - Great Britain

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Housing development - Great Britain

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Urban renewal

Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture - Great Britain

Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture and society

Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture, Modern - 20th century

Crafts & Visual Arts → Cathedrals - Great Britain

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cathedrals - Great Britain

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cities and towns - Growth - Social aspects

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Housing - Social aspects

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Housing development - Great Britain

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Urban renewal

History → Cathedrals - Great Britain

History → Historic buildings - Great Britain

Places → Cities and towns - Great Britain

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

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Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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