Castle Road 1974
digital file Black & White Sound 1974 23:41
Summary: A black and white video record of 83–85 Castle Road filmed in 1974. Su Hall and John “Hoppy” Hopkins film the material conditions of the exterior and interior of the house for a potential future squat.
Title number: 23052
LSA ID: LSA/30307
Description: The footage begins with exterior shots of Castle Road and follows the camera under a railway bridge toward the property. The cameraman explains to a passerby that they are recording the building’s condition.
The film documents the interior and exterior of the three-story brick building, showing signs of damp, broken doors, and general disrepair. It includes a tour of the old factory extension on the first floor, the electric mains, and various rooms—some with carpets and furniture, others severely damaged. The lavatories are filmed, and it is noted that water and gas are still working.
The film ends with a view from the top floor, showing nearby squatted houses and the roof, while the narrator briefly mentions future plans for telephone wiring.
Credits: Sue Hall (Filmmaker); John 'Hoppy' Hopkins (Filmmaker)
Keywords: home; flats
Locations: North London
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