Homeless & Squatters Solidarity Meeting at the Law Centre 1973
digital file Black & White Sound 1973 25:04
Summary: A black and white video from 1973 in which Sue Hall documents a visit to a meeting at a law centre, bringing together squatters, students, tenants’ groups, Case Con, and legal workers to discuss Bartholomew Road.
Title number: 23013
LSA ID: LSA/30244
Description: A man explains Case Con as a homelessness campaign rooted in Camden, now expanded across London through social workers.
The group discusses resisting proposed legislation that would remove councils' duty to rehouse families, and highlights poor hostel conditions. Footage includes dark, crowded scenes from the meeting, where squatters share lived experiences, including a homeless teacher. The discussion covers outreach, union support, halfway house conditions, and women's concerns about housing insecurity.
Credits: Sue Hall (Filmmaker); John 'Hoppy' Hopkins (Filmmaker)
Keywords: Mothers; unions; homeless
Locations: North London
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