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London tourist scenes & a house and garden in Bromley
1970s Bromley is the venue for this enjoyable film from Tony Mitchell – with back garden frolics – in flares – as well as days out to London, Greenwich and Heathrow Airport
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Overview
Tony Mitchell's film begins in London where we see HMS Belfast moored opposite the Tower of London. Passing through Tower Bridge we travel down river to Greenwich and get panoramic views of the city as it was before Canary Wharf was developed. Next we're off to Heathrow, in time to see Concorde take off as well as other classic aircaft arriving and departing. Back in Bromley we see Grandma and Grandad and the kids playing in the garden and an older girl ballet dancing.
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