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"Help us, somebody"
— the demolition of the elderly | | Author(s) | Bob Dumbleton |
| Publisher | The London Press, 2006 |
| Pages | 180 pp |
| Source | The London Press, e-mail info@thelondonpress.co.uk Tel 0871 218 0214. Website: http://www.thelondonpress.co.uk Author's contact detaisl: Bob Dumbleton, 6 Alfreda Court, Kingsland Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 2EL. E-mail:
bob.dumbleton@dial.pipex.com |
| Keywords | Housing [elderly] ; Prefabricated buildings ; House removal ; Stress ; Memory and Reminiscence ; Bristol ; Newport. |
| Annotation | Although it is hard to prove that forced moves kill people, forcing older and often ill people out of their homes can shorten lives. The demolition and replacement of obsolete, unhealthy housing is regarded as necessary and welcome in almost every respect. However, the author questions the redevelopment and "regeneration" trend, presenting evidence from the demolition of the prefab homes - which themselves have a special history - in Newport (Gwent) and Bristol. The evidence comprises reminiscences and comments from older people and those they come into contact with, and his campaigning experiences with local tenants' and residents' associations. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-070126002 B |
| Classmark | KE: KHR: TNH: QNH: DB: 8AB: 97A |
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