The village people

Montage as part of an exhibition at the Tolmers Village Association shop, 1974

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The village people

There used to be be twice as many people living the Tolmers Village before planning blight and property speculation hit the area. Over 700 of us are still here. 25% have been in the area for over 20 years

By the time massive redevelopment would be completed most of the present population would also have been pushed out.

If there is no improvement those who can [not visible from here so assumed] will leave.

(The third tree shows the people being replaced by office blocks.)

Reference number:
34122KM
Photographer:
Ken Morgan
Date of capture:
18 February 1974

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