THIS WEEK IN 1970: Squatters forced to move '“ next door
The family was moved by order of a High Court judge in London who ruled they had to leave the council house in which they had been squatting.
As workmen secured 176 Twyford Avenue – watched by a High Court tipstaff – the family carried out the removal by handcart to number 178, Swindon House.
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Following the move with his wife and children, the man said: ‘There is just about enough room to house the wife and kids. Next week I start a job in London, but I shall be able to see the family regularly.
‘I don’t know how long we can stay here, but it is a great load off my mind to know the wife and kids have accommodation near the city.’