Barbican, 1969

Description: This film documents the development scheme for a residential area in the City and the start of building works in the Barbican. Following the destruction to this area during World War II, the scheme aimed to provide about 7,000 people with flats and houses, as well as shops, schools and a wide range of cultural and other amenities. Date: 1969 Reference No: COL/AC/30/20 Collection: GLC