Part 8 of The Changing Face of London, 1960 - senior citizens reacting to new...

Clip 8 from film focusing on the clearance of bomb damaged buildings following World War II and the projects and plans to rebuild the capital. The role of the London County Council, the architects department, its development plan and planning processes all feature. It makes the point that a lot of new development will be high rise and that Londoners will be 'looking up' to see new buildings. New commercial office buildings and the restoration of Wren designed churches in the square mile both feature along with the area around St Paul's Cathedral. New materials and construction techniques are covered, particularly the use of steel, glass and concrete. Models of Elephant and Castle and Crystal Palace Sports Centre are shown along with 'Motopia', an unrealised scheme. New school and college buildings are shown along with housing programs. Shots include new council block in place of old demolished houses. Senior citizens looking unhappy at the chance. Care home for the elderly.