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Charley in New Town (1948)

A film made during Halas and Batchelor’s work with COI, relating to the new Labour government’s New Towns Act (1946). These plans were accepted by the head of a government committee, Lord Reith, a founder of public broadcasting. They created new towns and community spaces. Charley in New Town highlights the planning of these new towns, looking back on the old and looking forward to the new. Click Charley to watch!

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