Joseph’s Dream

Synopsis: Traces the planning and execution of Joseph Chamberlain’s great improvement scheme for Birmingham. Carried out under a Slum Clearance Act, the final result was a wide and curving Parisian boulevard lined with fine shops, theatres, hotels and coffee houses, a wintergarden and law courts. Chamberlain’s business acumen saw that the street was self-financing within ten years of it being opened.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 18 min.
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production: 1979
Availability: Hire
Documentation: Accompanying teaching notes.
Subjects: Architecture
Keywords: Birmingham; Chamberlain, Joesph; town planning

Director

Cast

Jennifer Tann
Tony Greener

Name: Aston University, Photographic Services, Birmingham B4 7ET, Tel 0121-359 3611 ext 4349

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