Magna Carta

Synopsis

Looks at the British Library’s two surviving copies of Magna Carta, as well as other medieval documents and footage of the places central to the story of Magna Carta, including Canterbury, Dover castle, Rochester castle and Runnymede. Contents include myth and reality; Robin Hood and King John; record keeping in the Middle Ages; King John’s difficulties with the Church; unrest in Britain and the barons’ rebellion; the Articles of the Barons and Magna Carta; conflict after Magna Carta and King John’s death; Magna Carta since the Middle Ages.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 22 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

Sale; £12.95 (inclusive)

Uses

Key Stage 3 upwards.

Subjects

History

Keywords

history of England; medieval manuscripts; Middle Ages

Production Company

Name

British Library

Distributor

Name

Turpin Distribution Services Ltd

Phone

01462 672555

Fax

01642 480947

Address

Blackhorse Road
Letchworth
Herts
SG6 1HN