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 ‘Wainwright’ by W. R. Mitchell
Alfred Wainwright (1907-91)
bestrode the lonely fells of the Lake District, making notes and taking
photographs that became the raw material for a series of remarkable
Pictorial Guides. A perfectionist, he ensured that each page – art work
and text – was complete, printed without the addition of a single line
of type. Wainwright became a household name, largely through television
programmes, This slim, well-illustrated book is anecdotal rather than biographical, with snippets of interest to Wainwright fans.
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40 pages
with colour photos £5
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 'Villages
of the Lake District'
With
presentation by W.R. Mitchell M.B.E., a lifelong
writer and enthusiast for the area, we explore these
wonderful villages, each with its own story to tell.
Our travels also take us to the lost village of
Mardale, now beneath the great Haweswater Reservoir
and the new burial place for the Mardale dead at
nearby Shap. Take in the splendour of village life
and the breathtaking scenery in this superb production.
The many lakes and waters, coupled with the great
mountainous ranges of the Lake District form for
many people the very backbone of the area.
This documentary style production seeks out the
fascinating history lying in the many villages tucked
away within the district. With presentation by W.R.
Mitchell M.B.E., a lifelong writer and enthusiast
for the area, we explore these wonderful villages,
each with its own story to tell. Join us in our
journey around the Lakes, visiting such villages
as Rydal, Grasmere, Wasdale, Grange in Borrowdale,
Troutbeck, Hartsop, Askham, Dacre, Hawkshead and
Sawrey, plus many others. Take in the splendour
of village life and the breathtaking scenery in
this superb production. |
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 'Villages
of the Yorkshire Dales' is
a splendid journey through the Dales during the
seasons of the year, visiting ten villages with
presentation by W. R. Mitchell M.B.E. This is full
of glorious views of the spectacular countryside
of the Dales and travels through Ribblesdale, Wensleydale,
Swaledale and Wharfedale, stopping off at villages
on the way. Bill Mitchell, author of countless books
about the Dales and an editor of The Dalesman magazine
for many years, presents some fascinating history
on each of the ten villages visited.
We also drop in on Edith Carr at Langcliffe in Ribblesdale
to see her colourful garden and hear of her experiences
when she lived on a farm on Malham moor.So, visit
Austwick, Ingleton, Giggleswick, Malham, Thwaite,
Gayle, Kettlewell, Linton, Horton in Ribblesdale,
Bainbridge and Arncliffe in this beautifully filmed
production. All seen in beautiful conditions, but
also in the harsh white winter of 1995. |
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 'Lake District In The Past' Narrated by W.R. Mitchell M.B.E.
A rare look at this wonderful area through colour film from the 1940s and 50s, plus some early 1930s footage of village life. We also view the colourful rushbearing procession in Ambleside in the 1950s and such things as sheep shearing - the hard way.
The colour footage was taken by two film-makers living in Yorkshire who, like many, would go to the Lakes for that annual holiday or for an adventurous walk on the fells. Charles Chislett lived in Rotherham for many years and was well known for his travelogue-style productions. He took very early colour footage of the Lakeland area, during the Second World War in fact. His 16mm cine film is exceptional. We end this DVD production with a seventeen minute colour film from the 1950s shot by Fred Brackenbury of Harrogate. His professional photographic style captures some wonderful scenes on the Lakes and in the hills.
So join us in or nostalgic look around one of England's most favourite haunts and see life as it used to be. |
| Duration approximately 55 minutes on
DVD £7.95 |
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 'Dale
Days' - Narrated by W. R. Mitchell, is
a rare archive film of the Yorkshire Dales taken
in colour during 1942. The 16mm film was taken by
Charles Chislett from Rotherham. His footage shows
the splendour of the Dales and the way of life in
those early wartime years. A visit to the creamery
at Hawes is just one illustration of farming methods
seen in his films. Enjoy this first colour film
tribute to the wonderful Dales. A rare chance to
view a unique record of Yorkshire Dales life at
a time before the full mechanisation of farming
and at a time when motor vehicles were rarely seen
on Dales roads.
This video has been produced from original 16mm
film taken by the late Charles Chislett during the
early 1940s. "Those who have never explored
Wensleydale, Swaledale and Teesdale do not know
England.... if you have seen Richmond Castle high
against the sky, sunshine on the Tees beneath the
Abbey Bridge of Egglestone, the mountains of Yorkshire
from Ingleborough to Wild Board Fell - you do not
forget. In this film you will also meet the Hen
of Hawes, the Dog of Dentdale and see the story
of a Wensleydale cheese". |
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 'Wild Flower Walks of Southern Lakeland' by Martin Varley
Our third volume detailing ten wild flower walks in the Southern area of the Lake District. Contains over 120 colour photographs of wild flowers to be seen in the area,plus flower index and maps.
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64 pages in full colour £7.95 |
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 'Wild
Flower Walks of Upper Teesdale' By Christopher and
Gayle Lowe
Our
second compendium detailing walks in the glorious
Upper Teesdale area, Contains over 120 colour photographs
of wild flowers to be seen in the area. |
64
pages in full colour £7.95 |
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 'Wild
Flower Walks of the Yorkshire Dales' By Brin and
Amanda Best
The
first in our series detailing walks in the southern
area of the Yorkshire Dales, Contains over 120 colour
photographs. |
64
pages in full colour £7.95 |
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 'How They Lived In Old Settle' by W. R. Mitchell
A pictorial look at the market town of Settle in North Yorkshire. Dozens of black and white photographs portray the town from the 19th century through to the mid 20th century. Fascinating views of the streets and market place, together with personalities of the era.
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32 pages, large format paperback, £5.50
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 'James Herriot' by Bill Mitchell
An interview on paper with Alf White the famous vet from Thirsk in North Yorkshire who became James Herriot in the books and TV series of the 1970s and 80s. |
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 'Limestone
Pavement' by Tim Thom
First
in a new series in conjunction with the Yorkshire
Dales National Park. A lavishly illustrated book
containing the history of the limestone pavement
area within the Dales. |
36
pages in full colour £3.95 |
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 'NOBBUT
MIDDLIN' by W.R. Mitchell MBE.
After the enormous success of the two previous
Christmas titles, this book completes a trilogy of humourous books,
the other two titles being 'Summat and Nowt' and
'Nowt's Same' . The intention is to
amuse and also to evoke life as it was in the Yorkshire Dales. The
author has witnessed the transformation of an insular, self-reliant
way of life into one in which Dales farming as we have known it
is struggling to survive.
As t'owd chap said "If there were many more few of us, there
would't be enough". |
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 'MUSIC OF THE YORKSHIRE DALES' by W.R. Mitchell MBE.
No great music was composed
in the Yorkshire Dales, but popular tunes were absorbed
into daily life at concerts and dances and musical
accompaniment by fiddle and melodeon. Chapelfolk
revelled in hymns through out which the Bible was
set to music. The strains of brass bands were to
be heard on every hand. Songs written about the
Settle-Carlisle railway are rich and diverse. This
book is a joyous and tuneful compilation featuring
some original scores . Comic songs, brass band music,
Church and Chapel, visiting celebrities. A musical
pilgrimage.
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Photographs, Line Drawings and Musical Scores £5.99 |
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