Pitt the Youngest - Man of Action
Standard 8mm film Colour Silent c.1975 13:01
Summary: Pedestrian safety and road congestion at the junction of Brigstock, London and Thornton Roads, Thornton Heath, Croydon.
Title number: 1175
LSA ID: LSA/1616
Description: The amateur film is collecting evidence of pedestrian safety and difficulties with traffic congestion and roadworks at the roundabout/junction of Brigstock Road, London Road and Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon. The first part of the film follows a 'family' of mother, son and baby in pram negotiating road works at the junction of Brigstock Road (road sign captured) and London Road, with the National Westminster Bank in background. The 'family' cross the junction a number of times with different members of the public. Another set of sequences shows a parade of shops adjacent to the Pond ( see 'The Pond Post Office '), where Thornton Road meets London Road. People are being interviewed (interviewers are seen with clipboards and microphone) outside Peter Dominic and Boots. Other shops seen are: JayDee Newsagent, Supa Knit, Diane Hairstyles. Interior shot of woman speaking at lecturne to a meeting - camera pans across audience of 75+, followed by members of the audience standing and speaking to the assembled group. Further external street scenes showing interviewing pedestrians plus greater concentration on traffic flow particularly on large vehicles negotiating parked cars and junctions.
Keywords: Road safety
Locations: UK, England, London, Croydon, Thornton Heath, Junction of London Road, Thornton Road and Brigstock Road
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