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Life in Anglo-Saxon Times
Filmed at Houlgate Village near York, this video provides young
people with the ideal introduction to known aspects of life during the
Dark Ages. The film features authentic, atmospheric reconstructions of
everyday life, expert commentary and covers laws and religion, the
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and Alfred the Great.
Run time 48mins. Order code 271. Price £13.99.
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Life in Medieval Times
This video provides young people with the perfect introduction to
everyday life in the medieval period of British history. The film
features footage of a reconstructed working medieval village,
recreations to illustrate all aspects of life at that time and expert
analysis.
Run time 48mins. Order code 254. Price £13.99.
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Life in Victorian Times
The Victorian era was one of the most remarkable in British history e.g.
the Industrial Revolution, the growth of major cities, the birth of the
Empire & huge advances in medicine, transport & education. There
were also harsh working conditions and desperate poverty for most
people. Includes footage from the end of Victoria's reign.
Run time 48mins. Order code 309. Price £13.99.
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The Gunpowder Plot
Commemorated annually on 5th November, Guy Fawkes plan to blow up the
Houses of Parliament - immortalised as the Gunpowder Plot- will live
forever as one of history's most audacious acts of treason. The murder
of newly crowned James I was plotted in 1605 by a group of high-born
Papist Malcontents, soldier of fortune Fawkes being entrusted to light
the fuse in the Commons cellars. After an eleventh hour tip-off, the
plotters were discovered, tortured and hung.
Run time 55mins. Order code OT006. Price £13.99.
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Fire and Fever
The 17th Century saw London, Britain's long-established capital,
rocked to its foundations by a double disaster. Hardly had the victims
of the previous year's Great Plague been buried when the Great Fire of
September 1666 destroyed five sixths of the city. In just four days, the
blaze rendered 100,000 Londoners homeless - a major tragedy following
the earlier epidemic's huge death toll.
Run time 55mins. Order code OT009. Price £13.99.
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The Suffragettes
This is the story of the late 19th century movement to win voting
rights for women. At its head was the redoubtable Emmeline Pankhurst.
The women who fought - and in some cases died - for the right to vote
came to be known as the Suffragettes. Mrs Pankhurst herself was
imprisoned several times in the pursuit of the cause which was only won
in 1928 - the year all women over the age of 21 achieved the right to
vote. It was also the year of Emmeline Pankhurst's death.
Run time 55mins. Order code 247. Price £13.99.
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