Angus, here is a link to a film detailing the construction of Gerard Gardens in the 1930's. It is featured in my documentary Gardens of Stone which focuses upon the 50 year lifespan of the tenement block.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEg8QK23NTk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcR1cfbBmIw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU2Ysd5CLCI

details opf the film can be found on (work in progress)
http://mysite.orange.co.uk/gardensof...62390035403513