Twenty-nine 'New Towns' were built in the UK in the post-war period to alleviate overcrowding in cities and provide replacement housing for the homes damaged or destroyed during the war as well as the temporary prefabs built immediately after 1945.
This animated public information film features the 'everyman' character Charley and promotes an escape from grimy, smoggy towns and arduous commutes to work in favour of green open spaces, community centres and a type of housing to suit everyone.
As Charley explains the rationale behind the planning of the new towns, the film touches on topics such as greenbelts, town planning and zoning.
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