ATV Today: 20.06.1972: Wolverhampton Holiday Town

Summary

John Swallow report about a new initiative to attract tourists to the town of Wolverhampton.

Year:

1972

Duration:

0:05:14

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

John Swallow piece to camera standing in the centre of Wolverhampton. He describes the town and also says that it is his home town. He says that the town will be welcoming 6,000 overseas visitors this year. Views of traffic, an industrial canal scene and a park (West Park?). Vox pops in Wolverhampton asking what any potential holidaymakers could do in the town. One woman suggests Majorca would be a better choice. Exterior shot of the Queen's Ballroom and posters for Bollywood films and signs for a casino and bingo. Interview with Peter Wills about a plan to entertain visiting overseas tour representatives. Swallow ends the item with a piece to camera in a deck chair.


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