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Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings (2012)

Subject

English language and literature; History

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 177 minutes), £15.00

A three-part television series in which art historian Dr Janina Ramirez tells the story of the Medieval monarchy as revealed through illuminated manuscripts from the British Library’s Royal Manuscripts...

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Tony Hill (1998)

Director

Tony Hill

Subject

Media studies

Distribution

out of distribution

A compilation of seven video pieces by video artist Tony Hill, designed for study and research. Trained as an architect and sculptor, Tony Hill has consistently applied his interest in space, place and...

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PIPING HEAT

Date released

Aug 1962

Series name

Mining Review 15th Year

Issue no

12

NoS ID

346179

Story no

1 / 3

BFI synopsis: a new way of delivering coal to bulk users by means of a pipeline . A delivery is made to Clevedon Court stately home in Somerset NCB Commentary - This is the way that bulk users often get...

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Universities’ paid athletes

Date released

May 1936

Series name

The March of Time 2nd Year

Issue no

6

NoS ID

352144

Story no

3 / 3

The March of Time synopsis: As forty million fans pack huge football grounds and countless others tune in to the autumn’s big games, a new and jarring note is heard. Mixed with the cheers and music is paid...

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Ballet for All (7 Parts) (1970 Video)

Subject

Dance

Distribution

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 7 x 30 min.

Seven programmes based on those originally written for stage by Peter Brinson and performed by the company Ballet for All which consisted of actors and young soloists of the Royal Ballet companies.

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the MALE LOOK

Date released

1950

Series name

The March of Time 15th Year

Issue no

3

NoS ID

352300

Story no

1 / 1

The March of Time synopsis: Starting from scratch with scenes of a scantily clad baby, this March of Time follows the development of clothes-consciousness in the American male, fostered with loving care by...

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Voices of History 2: Art, Science and Exploration (2012 Audio)

A 2-CD set features historic recordings of celebrated people in the arts, drama, the sciences, sport and exploration. Shakespeare-related items include Ellen Terry as Ophelia and Sir Henry Irving as Richard...

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Examined Life, The (26 Parts) (1999 Video)

Subject

Philosophy

Distribution

out of distribution, 26 videocassettes. VHS. col. 26 x 30 min., 2001 sale: £12.75 (+VAT inc. p&p) each part 2001 sale: £99.00 (+VAT inc. p&p) set

The series addresses great questions philosophers have pursued down the ages, showing the diverse ways varous philsophers have approached each question. Aims to encourage the development of critical thinking...

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The Argentine Question

Date released

Apr 1942

Series name

The March of Time 7th Year

Issue no

10

NoS ID

352036

Story no

1 / 1

The March of Time synopsis: Early in 1942, when other American republics broke with the common enemy, the Argentine postponed action, though its President, Ramon Castillo, still stoutly maintains that he is...

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Surrealism and Science: The Weird World of Jean PainlevÉ (1995 Video)

Director

Jean Painlevé

Subject

Biology; Media studies

Distribution

Out of distribution, Videocassette. VHS. b&w/col. 95 min.

A compilation of nine short films relating to surrealism and science made by Jean Painlevé between 1926 and 1976. Trained as a biologist, Painlevé made nearly 200 scientific films, but he soon became...

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