John Blake filmed the sod turning ceremony in January 1954.
| Filmed by John Blake, 1953-1956 |
Homes came a step closer in 1954 as families gathered at the sod-turning ceremony. Community grew over the next two years of the build. In 1956, on the completion of the houses, families settled in and life in their new neighbourhood flourished.
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This is a silent video.
Man standing on a platform in front of a microphone he is wearing a black coat and hat
Shot of a group of people standing and listening to him – men, women and children.
Different angle of the group of people.