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London. A Social Centre

Royal backing for a progressive social settlement in Walworth, as the future King George VI helps launch a fundraising drive

Non-Fiction 1928 1 mins Silent

Overview

The Robert Browning Settlement was more than a social centre. Like Toynbee Hall, it was part of a progressive experiment to remove boundaries between the rich and poor, bringing healthcare and education into poor urban areas through volunteer settlements. Such causes are not often associated with royalty, but the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York (later George VI and Queen Elizabeth) was used to launch a much-needed fundraising campaign.

Original title

London A Social Centre Topical Budget 874-2

Genres

Non-Fiction

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Walworth

Language

No Dialogue with English subtitles

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