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		The Treasures Of Athens And Olympia Cat No. BDV069 Greece is both the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games and the location for the 2004 modern Olympics. The legacy of the country pervades the consciousness of all Western nations. The English-language's greatest early literature draws on Greek myths for inspiration; some of the most evocative words, including chaos, drama, tragedy and democracy, are Greek. The glories of Classical Greek art and architecture are instantly and universally recognizable, despite the ravages of time, pillaging barbarians, and pollution; and are reflected in buildings in every major city in the west. Format: 1 DVD (Colour) Label: Beckmann Visual Publishing Genre: History Barcode: 5020609006208 Category: E Price: £6.11 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
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		Irish Lighthouses Cat No. BDV171 In a land whose roots are so entrenched by mythical legends of the past, it is no surprise that Ireland's lighthouses, located in some of the most unspoiled and picturesque places, are surrounded by tales of danger, heroism, romance, and mystery: Hookhead Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in the British Isles and was formerly operated by an ancient order of monks; Lightships were manned by daring keepers who had to endure terrible living conditions and unrelenting seas; the Ballycotton lighthouse in County Cork which was a favourite among the keepers; Fastnet, in County Cork, was known as The Teardrop of Ireland because during the days of emigration, for many it would be their last sight of Ireland; the lighthouses of Bull and Calf Rock are examples of when the power of the sea proved too strong; the Skellig Islands were occupied by an order of ancient monks who built a monastery on the edge of the cliffs hundreds of feet above the treacherous sea; the mysterious Tory Island where the islanders used stones to place curses on unwelcome visitors and were used to terrible effect in 1884; The Maidens is a pair of lighthouses that is home to the romantic story of the Maiden lovers; Roches Point, beyond Cork Harbour, on the south coast of Ireland where the tranquil beauty of this lighthouse is deceiving; and finally Baily has guided ships into the port of Dublin for the past 300 years and was the last to be automated, ending the era of manned lighthouses in Ireland. Format: 1 DVD (Colour) Label: Beckmann Visual Publishing Genre: History Barcode: 5020609007304 Category: E Price: £6.11 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
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		Make Mine A Pint Cat No. BDV206 Make Mine A Pint is a collection of three glorious black and white archive films made shortly after the end of the Second World War, which celebrate the essence and traditions of real ale and the growing of its ingredients, and its links with the British countryside. Cover the growing and picking of hops, the brewing and distribution of beer, the cooper's craft, and how to run a good pub, these three films, plus modern interviews on hops and brewing, ensure that this DVD is a fascinating and educational precursor to sampling your favourite brew. Format: 1 DVD (Colour) Label: Beckmann Visual Publishing Genre: History Barcode: 5020609007656 Category: E Price: £4.40 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
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		Land of Mann Cat No. BDV180 Melvyn Bragg explores this ancient island and its history, from its beginning in prehistoric times to the Viking Invasions, the use of internment camps during World War II to the present day. The Manx paliament, Tynwald, is also explored. Format: 1 DVD (Colour) Label: Beckmann Visual Publishing Genre: History Barcode: 5020609007397 Category: E Price: £6.11 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
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		The Treasures Of St Petersburg And The Hermitage Cat No. BDV057 St Petersburg - the extraordinary beauty of its architecture and canals, its complex and volatile history, its fantastic cultural treasures, are the stuff of legend. A city created from the swamps by Peter the Great it was for 200 years the capital of the world's largest country - home to legendary rulers like Catherine the Great, and tragic ones like Tsar Nicholas II. A central player in the history of the last century, the home of literary giants like Pushkin and Dostoevsky, composers such as Rimsky-Korsakov and Shostakovich, it was both the scene of one of the most bitter sieges of the second world war and the birthplace of the Bolshevik revolution. The Russians - urged on by native son President Putin - have been spending some $1.5 billion restoring the city and preparing it for its 21st century role as the country's 'summer capital' and a major tourist destination. This 3x23' 30" series, originally commissioned by five, narrated by Tim Marlow and with music performed by the State Hermitage Orchestra, explores the art and architecture of this 'Venice of the North' through wonders like the Winter Palace, St Isaac's Cathedral and the Church on Spilled Blood - and not least the treasures contained in the Hermitage, possibly the greatest museum in the world. Format: 1 DVD (Colour) Label: Beckmann Visual Publishing Genre: History Barcode: 5020609006031 Category: E Price: £6.11 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
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		The Book of Kells Cat No. BDV098 The Book of Kells, an elaborately designed document that holds a place as one of the greatest works of Western art, was made over 1000 years ago on the island of Iona. 600 pages long and intricately rendered, the book was produced around AD 800 by Celtic monks in the style known as Insular art. This documentary, filmed using high-definition film to bring out the lavish detail of the book, explores the myths of the book's origins and its unique history. Format: 1 DVD (Colour) Label: Beckmann Visual Publishing Genre: History Barcode: 5020609006567 Category: E Price: £5.42 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
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		The First Black Britons Cat No. BDV172 The journey begins in the last years of the 18th century and ends in 1927 revealing an era of challenges to colonial attitudes and notions of Britishness. It centers on the incredible history of the West India Regiment and the act of parliament that established them as a new class of citizen - 'Black and British' Format: 1 DVD (Colour) Label: Beckmann Visual Publishing Genre: History Barcode: 5020609007311 Category: E Price: £6.11 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
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		Vikings - Warriors From The Sea Cat No. BDV097 The legend of the Vikings brought to life in a dramatic programme set in the tenth century and based around the island of Karmoy off the western coast of Norway and the home of the first Kings. Format: 1 DVD (Colour) Label: Beckmann Visual Publishing Genre: History Barcode: 5020609006550 Category: E Price: £6.11 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
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		The Knights Templar Cat No. BDV019 The mysterious, powerful, warrior knights forever linked with legend and history. An order founded after the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099AD. Within 200 years The Templars controlled lands from Scotland across Europe and into Asia. In the early years of the 14th century the Templars were charged with heresy, devil worshipping and other dreadful crimes. Templars throughout Europe were massacred and burned alive. The order was exterminated forever or was it? Format: 1 DVD (Colour) Label: Beckmann Visual Publishing Genre: History Barcode: 5020609005522 Category: E Price: £6.45 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
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		Pirates - The Definitive Dramatised History Cat No. BDV088 This definitive documentary series, filmed on location around the world, brings to life through superb dramatic reconstructions, the stories of the most famous Pirates in history. From Black Beard and Captain Kidd to the state sponsored piracy of Drake, Columbus and Cortez, Pirates investigates the legends, myths and realities of the enigmatic rogues of the high seas. Episodes: On the Pirate Wind, The Barbary Corsairs, Pirates and Privateers, Women Pirates, The Buccaneers, Pirates of the Pacific, Pirates and the Slave Trade, The Gift of Piracy. Format: 1 DVD (Colour) Label: Beckmann Visual Publishing Genre: History Barcode: 5020609006413 Category: E Price: £7.81 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
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		The Alton Towers Story Cat No. BDV191 This is the story of Alton Towers today and yesterday. We take a privileged journey through images dating back to the 1870's - through film dating back to the 1920's and through the eyes of the present - to those who know and love Alton Towers today. The Story of Alton Towers, as a place of fun, thrills and magic, began when Charles, the 15th Earl of Shrewsbury, first flung open the gates of his amazing ancestral estate to an awe-struck public - as far back as the 1830's! As his monument in the garden testifies, 'He Made The Desert Smile', and his great vision of a 'wonderland' with magnificent gardens and attractions such as the Chinese Pagoda Fountain and Swiss Cottage saw Alton Towers as a themed park - 120 years before Disneyland! All this set against an incredible Gothic mansion - worked upon by the great Austine Pugin - and one of the most splendid in the world! Crowds have flocked to this magical place ever since - to the fairs, wakes and fireworks extravaganzas in the 1890's - through to the funfairs of the 1950's - and on to modern times, from the unveiling of The Corkscrew in 1980 through to the present. We take a special look and ride upon, the remarkable gravity defying rides of today, such as Oblivion, Air, Nemesis and Rita Queen Of Speed, with fascinating insights from those such as Rollercoaster guru, John Wardley. Re-live the magic and wonderment of nearly two centuries of Alton Towers! Format: 1 DVD (Colour) Label: Beckmann Visual Publishing Genre: History Barcode: 5020609007502 Category: E Price: £6.11 (Excluding VAT at 20%)
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