Edgar Anstey, 1907-1987

Lived at: 6 Hurst Close

Profession: Documentary Filmmaker

About his life:

• Educated at Watford Grammar School for Boys and Birkbeck College
• Spent time as a civil servant
• Joined The Empire Marketing Board’s film unit, under the direction of John Grierson
• Joined the British Transport film unit in 1949
• Nominated for an Oscar in 1965 for the documentary film Snow