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17 results found for '"Local history"' in Keywords.
Quainton in days of steam (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary; Vox pop
Programme documenting the history of steam railways, particularly at Quainton station in Buckinghamshire. On the background and history of the station, which used to be part of the main line up to Leicester....
City of London (1985)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Special
Documentary on the history, archaeology and institutions of the City of London. Includes interviews with City historian, John Kennedy Melling (also James Kennedy Melling?); Bank of England Curator, John...
Yankee Jones (1985)
- Genre
- Feature; Special
Special programme. Andrew Jones presents Yankee Jones, the story of Sidney Jones Jnr, also known as Sidney Vincent Jones. Andrew Jones traces his father’s upbringing in the USA before he moved to Wales. He...
Charles Dickens’ London (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary; Special
Charles Dickens’ London: Sean Street visits Dickens’ house in Doughty Street, Holborn, London, to find the reality of the Victorian city that inspired his work. Guide on tour: Alan Watts, Honorary...
Museum of London (1987)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
Therese Birch presents a documentary on the merger of Guildhall Museum (founded 1826) and Museum of London (founded 1914), including an interview with Peter (first name only) of the Museum of London. Also on...
Gilbert White of Selborne (1987)
- Genre
- Feature; Non-fiction
The life and work of Gilbert White of Selborne, Hampshire, famous naturalist of the 18th century. Produced and presented by Sean Street. Street talks to June Chatfield, curator of the Gilbert White Museum...
A river remembered- the Wandle (1993)
- Genre
- Documentary; Music; Interview
Documentary about The River Wandle presented by Lawrence Spicer. The river goes from Croydon and Carshalton to the Thames at Wandsworth. Details how it was used throughout history and what measures are being...