ATV Today: 02.11.1972: Closure of Knighton village Post Office

Summary

Peter Green reporting on the closure of the Post Office in the village of Knighton near Newcastle under Lyme and the difficulties that will arise as a result for pensioners.

Year:

1972

Duration:

0:03:35

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

The new item includes vox pops with local pensioners who are disgruntled at having to travel by bus to collect their pensions. The cost fo this journey seems to make it unviable. Peter Green also interviews the shopkeeper who describes the shop and post office as a centre for the community.


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