"The Changing Face of Salford • Trilogy" (1969-'71) Documentary Series

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☆Part 1: Life in the Slums (1969)
Shots of the streets, factories, houses, amenities, and people of Ordsall around the time of redevelopment. Daily chores; children playing; yards, alleys and dogs; a fair; awful housing conditions (interiors); bathtime in front of the gas fire for four children; night time; a bonfire and the fire brigade; a pub and chip shop.
☆Part 2: Bloody Slums (1970)
Study of Salfords slums, including their interiors. Shows the processes involved in their demolition.
☆Part 3: Salford- The Other Side (1971)
A film focusing on the parks, gardens, moorland and stately homes to be found in Salford. New developments are shown, as is the traditional housing which they are replacing. New uses for buildings given to the city are featured.

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