Edgar Astey, 1907-1987

Lived at: 6 Hurst Close - address at death

Profession: Pioneering documentary film maker. 

Professional work: Notable films include

• 'Housing Problems', 1935;
• ‘Enough to Eat?’, 1936;
• 'Journey into Spring', 1957;
• 'Terminus', 1961;
• 'Wild Wings’, 1965.
• Recipient of major film making awards including Oscar.
• Governor of British Film Institute 1965-75.
• OBE 1969