England’s Oldest Borough

Synopsis

The building of a new downstream bridge in Barnstaple, Devon, changes the landscape of one of the oldest boroughs in England. Interviews with owners of the town’s family businesses describe how these changes are likely to affect their lives. Scenes show Barnstaples’s old buildings with their architectural features, traditional street names and their unique paving stones, and a typical antiques shop. Filmed in August 1994.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; 4 videocassettes. VHS. col. 837 min.

Year of production

1994

Availability

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Documentation

Full shot list.

Subjects

History

Keywords

local history; towns

Sections

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England’s oldest borough. Tape 1

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England’s oldest borough. Tape 2

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England’s oldest borough. Tape 3

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England’s oldest borough. Tape 4

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England’s oldest borough. Tape 10

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England’s oldest borough. Tape 11

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England’s oldest borough. Tape E

Production Company

Name

North Devon Conservation Society

Distributor

Name

British Video History Trust

Email

services@bufvc.ac.uk

Web

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Phone

020 7393 1500

Fax

020 7393 1555

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