Murrayfield Developments: Wolverhampton

Summary

A garage in Wolverhampton being demolished and exterior views of the Star and Garter Hotel in the town following its closure.

Year:

1961

Duration:

0:03:37

Film type:

Colour / Silent

Genre:

Industrial

Company:

Warners Industrial Film Services

Master format:

16mm

Description

Views of redevelopment work underway on the site of a former garage in Wolverhampton. Workmen are seen attempting to demolish concrete sections of the building using a sledgehammer and pneumatic drill. A fire burns in the remains of the building as debris is cleared. We then see exterior shots of the Star and Garter Hotel on Victoria Street in Wolverhampton following its closure.


Credits

No credits specified


Notes

The Star and Garter Hotel was demolished to make way for the Mander Centre in Wolverhampton.