Central News: 27.10.1982: Oxford Homeless

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Summary

Geoff Meade report on the growing problem of young homeless people in Oxford.

Year:

1982

Duration:

0:03:25

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

Betacam SP

Description

Geoff highlighted the case of 19-year-old Neil Preston who left home after a family argument and is now sleeping under a railway arch in the city because he cannot afford to pay for accommodation. Interview with Salvation Army Captain Clive Bishop who said that the hostel fills up so quickly he often finds young people asleep on the steps outside. Interview with local councillor Janet Todd who appealed for young people not to leave home and go to Oxford. Library shot of punting on the river. View of Oxford city centre. Exterior shots of the Job Centre and Salvation Army hostel. Library shot of a soup kitchen that was recently set up in the city. Exterior of South Oxford Middle School which is to be converted into a night shelter. Shot of Neil Preston sleeping under a railway arch.


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Notes

Story 1376/82