Luttrell Psalter, The

Synopsis

Shows illustrations from the Luttrell Psalter, one of the best-known English illuminated manuscripts, revealing glimpses of everyday life on a typical country estate. Other sequences show modern re-creations of medieval farming and lifestyles. Contents include the making of the Luttrell Psalter; farm implements and animals; clothing; food and feasting; leisure; illness and health; knights and soldiers; religious beliefs and stories.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 22 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Out of Distribution; £12.95 (inclusive)

Notes

Programme noes from www.channel4.com/schools/netnotes.

Uses

Age 11 and up.

Subjects

English language and literature; History

Keywords

illuminated manuscripts; medieval manuscripts

Production Company

Name

British Library

Distributor

Name

Turpin Distribution Services Ltd

Phone

01462 672555

Fax

01642 480947

Address

Blackhorse Road
Letchworth
Herts
SG6 1HN