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In addition to exhibits relating to the dangers caused by smoke
pollution of the air, through burning raw coal, and showing alternative
methods of domestic heating by smokeless fuels, gas, electricity and
oil, the Exhibition included an excellent display on the prevention of
home accidents, the new Elephant & Castle development scheme, and the
movement of industry to less congested areas outside London. There was
a satisfactory standard of attendances, and special arrangements were
made for conducting parties of schoolchildren and technical students
over the exhibition, totalling over 350.
Film displays were shown almost continually throughout each day
of the week attracting large audiences. A wide variety of films,
specially selected to appeal to children, adults and technical students,
were made available through the courtesy of the various exhibiting
organisations.
Several of the models were constructed by the Public Health
Department staff, and the fullest co-operation was accorded by all
exhibitors and other interested bodies. Valuable publicity was also
given by the local press and the B. B. C., who referred to the Exhibition
in local news. The management of local cinemas kindly arranged for
publicity regarding the Exhibition to be displayed on their screens.