| WAR MEMORIAL HOMES OPENED War Memorial village for disabled servicemen and their families is opened in Derby. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5734 |
| Catalog #: | 24842 | |
| Clip Number: | 24842-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 52/40 | |
| Timecode: | 01:35:04 - 01:36:10 | |
| Location: | Allenton, Derby, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1952 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BUILDINGS: Houses, General DISABILITIES: Mobility LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Derbyshire MILITARY: Veterans SOCIAL SERVICES: Housing | |
| Description: | See also catalog # 138782. WAR MEMORIAL HOMES OPENED FOR DISABLED. The Midland's only War Memorial Village for the disabled is opened by the Mayor of Derby, and donors to the cause meet the new tenants Allenton, Derby, England. GV. Pan, War Memorial Village (first 7 ft for super title) CU. Road sign "Edinburgh Crescent." SV. Mr. Williams (Mosquito crash, a crippled leg, 1939-45.) fixing garage doors. SV. Mr. Bellamy of the Grenadier Guards (Rome) both legs gone and Mr. Kent (France 1914-18, spinal) walking along front of home. CU. Mr. Bellamy smiling. CU. Mr. Kent. SV. Mr. Ridgard (1914-18) crippled) about to close garage doors with aid of stick. SV. Mr. Meller (Malta Gunners) being helped out of wheelchair. G.T.V. Memorial Village with the Mayor of Derby Councillor Greyson making opening speech in front of homes. SV. People listening, pan to Mayor speaking. SCU. Mayor making opening address. CU. Mr. Meller smiling. S.V. Lord Hives (of Rolls Royce) opening the front door of Mr. Williams's home. Mr. Williams walks in followed by Mrs. Williams. SV. Interior. Mr. and Mrs. Williams and baby in high chair. CU. Mr. Williams playing with kid in highchair. Angle shot. Mr. and Mrs. Scott (paralysed Anzio 1944) and family walking to house. CU. Mr. Scott smiling at his wife and baby. All of the veterans are disabled and use crutches. | |
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