Five per Cent and Philanthropy

Synopsis

Looks at the state of London’s housing in the early to mid-19th century and traces the efforts of Victorian philanthropists to provide improved dwellings. Housing was provided by Charitable Trusts, by City livery companies and by companies launched for the purpose of commercial philanthropy. Whilst the total accommodation provided could not cure the problem, these agencies set a standard of building that was later followed by local authority municipal housing.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. 15 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1975

Availability

Hire

Subjects

Social welfare

Keywords

housing; London; Victorian life

Credits

Director

Jennifer Tann; Nigel E Heverly

Writer

Jennifer Tann

Cast

Jennifer Tann

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

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