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Somerset's Lost Railway
This is the story of the Weston, Clevedon and Portishead Railway, a quirky, colourful independent standard gauge light railway, which served the people of North Somerset from 1897-1940. It is fondly remembered by those who travelled on it, and trains were even known to stop to allow passengers to jump off to pick flowers or blackberries! This delightful tale is told with the help of some superb rare photographs, precious archive film from the 1930s, an award-winning model railway, and aerial footage of what remains of the line today. A real treat for railway enthusiasts everywhere.
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Lost Villages
All over Britain, you may stumble across the remains of villages that were once busy and full of life but now lie silent and still. These are known as ‘lost villages’ or even ‘ghost villages’ and there are an estimated 3,000 of them. In this film we visit a number that disappeared during the 20th century, from the Outer Hebrides to the South West of England, and because of their diversity there are many reasons why they met their end. This magnificent new DVD is based on Henry Buckton’s best-selling book, and is enhanced by evocative period photographs, specially composed music and stunning location film.
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Yesterday’s Country Village
Take a walk down history’s rural byways into the heart of everyday village life as it was from 1900-1960.
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Fire & Steam
A fascinating and lively account of how the railways changed Britain forever.
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