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The Lost Estate, an account of life on the Lydiard Park Estate, 1950's

The Lost Estate, an account of life on the Lydiard Park Estate, 1950's
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Booklet produced to accompany The Lost Estate, an exhibition at Lydiard House in 1996 which drew on the testimonies and photographs of former residents of " the camp" at Lydiard Park (1950-1960).

Containing quotations from former residents, the booklet covers the huts, transport, shopping, children's games, school, social events and the closure of the estate in 1960.

Year:
1996
Author:
Sarah Finch-Crisp
Type:
Pamphlet
Location:
Private Collection
Credit:
Swindon Borough Council
Last updated on:
Tuesday 27th February 2024

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