Ref NoWEA/PP/V/21
AltRefNo0561777
CollectionBernard Weatherill Papers
TitleVideo about South Norwood Park and its opening, 1989
Date1989
Extent1 videocassette (VHS, 30 min.)
DescriptionThe film documents the changes of the 120 acre site from a derelict area to a park, which includes a playground, walkways and wildlife areas on the sites previously occupied by a former sewage farm and civil defence buildings. A short speech is made by Councillor Ernest Noad, Chairman of the Parks and Recreational Services Committee about the improvements. The film also shows the opening of South Norwood Park on 13 May 1989, with Weatherill making his speech on horseback and later touring the site with the Mayor.
NotesPrevious reference number: WEA/PP/V21/0561777

SubjectLeisure
Parks
Playgrounds
Fauna
Flora
Horses
Waste water
Related PersonNoad, Ernest, (fl 1989), Croydon Borough councillor
Related OrganisationCroydon Borough Council
Related PlaceSouth Norwood, Croydon, London
CategoryMoving image recordings
Access conditionsThis material is available for consultation at the University of Kent's Special Collections & Archives reading room, Templeman Library, University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NU. On site access at the University of Kent only. Access to audio-visual recordings is through digital listening/viewing copies. The University of Kent acknowledges the intellectual property rights of those named as contributors in this recording and the rights of those not identified
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