MR KIRBY'S BRIAR PATCH REPRIEVED

The video discusses the case of Briar Patch, a bungalow in Bracknell Berkshire, facing demolition by the local council. Mr. Kirby, the owner and a carpenter, built a caravan that was later turned into a permanent dwelling upon the council's advice. However, the council later demolished his workshop, threatening his livelihood. Public sympathy and intervention from the Minister of Town and Country Planning led to a temporary reprieve and an inquiry into the situation.

What was the initial decision made by the local council regarding Briar Patch?

• To expand it

• To preserve it as a historical site

• To demolish it

• To convert it into a museum

What profession does Mr. Kirby belong to?

• Carpenter

• Painter

• Electrician

• Plumber

What did Mr. Kirby initially build when he arrived at Briar Patch?

• A permanent house

• A caravan

• A workshop

• A garden

What did the council workers take away from Mr. Kirby?

• His workshop and tools

• His caravan

• His car

• His garden

What action did the Minister of Town and Country Planning take regarding Briar Patch?

• Issued a temporary reprieve

• Ignored the situation

• Declared it a national monument

• Ordered its immediate demolition