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1948 Herbert Morrison officially opens new London flats
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0:47Now PlayingDate: 9th December 1948
Location: Unspecified
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: New Flats Opened at Lewisham
ENGLAND: London: Lewisham: Heather Grove Housing Scheme:
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HOUSES AND HOUSING Morrison opens new flats at Lewisham. Seen congratulating those who worked on scheme. Unveils Commemoration stone and then goes inside the flats. Shots of sitting rooms and an answer to washing day
HERBERT MORRISON Opens new flats at Lewisham. After congratulating all those who worked on scheme - unveils the Commemoration Stone. Later, chats with occupants of the flats and goes into sitting-rooms
Buildings, Landmarks and Monuments; Ceremonies - Inauguration
Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the House of Commons, urban planning
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