Sir Basil Spence (1970-1979)

Unused / unissued material - Colour material. Start of Sequence with interview with famous architect Sir Basil Spence, he is talking to Bernard Keeffe. Spence and Keeffe walk out of large modern looking building. They talk as they come down steps. Various shots of British Embassy in Porta Pia, Rome, Italy. The building is shown in contrast to and in context with the older buildings nearby. The style of the Embassy is very modern and angular - lots of straight lines. Some shots have the two men discussing the design. Various shots of the Chelsea Cavalry Barracks in Knightsbridge, London - another building designed by Spence. Shots of soldiers of the Cavalry in full dress uniform riding along road near barracks. VS of barracks, Various shots of Coventry Cathedral - both interiors and exteriors. Various shots of Falmer House, University of Sussex - another of Spence’s designs. CU of Spence talking. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S