Our kind of town

Title

Our kind of town

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Special

TX Date

18 Jan 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:49:29

Description

Our Kind of Town, presented by Cathy(?) Stokes. This edition looks at the history of the district of Southwark in South London with a visit to Borough High Street (and its use as a pilgrim’s route) and also examines Southwark Cathedral. The last part looks at the possible development of the area; Guy’s Hospital; and the London Dungeon. Speaking are: Mary Boast, Southwark archivist; Canon Gerald Parrott, Southwark Cathedral; Bob Maxwell, director of development; Malcolm Freeman, Guy’s Hospital; Annabel Geddes, London Dungeon. Breaks in recording.

Contributors

Bob Maxwell; Cathy(?) Stokes; Mary Boast; Gerald Parrott; Malcolm Freeman; Annabel Geddes

Keywords

London; Urban regeneration; Hospitals; Tourist attractions; Guy’s Hospital; Southwark; Urban areas; Urban renovation; Urban renewal; Public houses; Museums; Urban development; Local history; Southwark Cathedral; Cathedrals; London Bridge; London Dungeon; Medieval history; Pilgrims

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