Child dies on spiked railings in Camden

Title

Child dies on spiked railings in Camden

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

7 Dec 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:02:42

Description

Report on a public inquiry following the death of 10-year-old Michelle Welling on spiked railings erected by Camden Council around the Godwin and Crowndale estates in Somerstown. Local tenants’ association chairman, Bill Saunders, talks about his numerous attempts to get the railings removed. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Bill Saunders

Keywords

Deaths; London; Local government; Children (age group); Councils; Safety; Public inquiries; Accidental death; Camden Council; Fences; Michelle Welling

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