The world is in the grip of the Great Depression but amongst the misery of unemployment and economic hardship there is a shining light. London is booming with a boost in house building which doubles the size of the city, creating the metropolis we know today. Using rare archive footage this film tells the story of how this happened against the backdrop of a turbulent and fascinating decade.
The second half of the 1930s was even more tumultuous than the first. The Cable Street riots of 1936 are just the start. Unemployment is still a curse on the nation, but the Government considers removing trams and horses to make room for an increasing number of car drivers. The unique footage of this film takes you to the heart of this remarkable period in British history.
Revisit a decade of contrasts for the capital city with the Great Depression alongside an era of motor cars, bright lights and glamour
Increasing unemployment brings political unrest, the King abdicates and events in Munich lead to the brink of war
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