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Republic of Frestonia

Title
Republic of Frestonia
Genre
Interview
TX Date
1 Nov 1977
Year of production
1977
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Duration
00:02:25
Description
Actor David Rappaport speaking on behalf of the republic of Frestonia, the name adopted by the residents of Freston Road, East London who have declared independence from the UK following plans by the local council to redevelop the area. On Frestonia applying as an independent state for membership of the UN. Female interviewer not identified.
Contributors
David Rappaport
Keywords
London; Political systems; UN; Urban development; Independence movements; Frestonia

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