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SHOREHAM AERODROME (2001) The story of Britain's Oldest Licensed Airport 48 MINUTES Narrated by TIM BLISSETT DVD ONLY SHOREHAM AERODROME, known today as Shoreham Airport, was the birthplace of aeronautical heritage in the South East of England. There have been many a famous aviator flying to and from Shoreham's grass, but this story tells about the less well known characters that have made Shoreham the well respected airport that it is today. Harold Piffard, the first person to fly a heavier-than-air powered flying machine over Sussex, created local public interest in flying, Cecil and Eric Pashley, the two brothers who put Shoreham on the aviation map, and Fred, George and Blossom Miles, the family that kept the airport operational during those lean years after the Second World War. Price: £12.95 (includes p & p) ORDER NOW	Click on dvd for details
	AVIATION NEWS NOW this is a little gem. A truly commendable production about the oldest flying field on England's south coast, one of the UK's most important aviation heritage sites and a fully operational airport today. A highly dedicated group of enthusiasts have brought together an archive shared with visitors at the airport and for those who would like to take some of those memories with them, or cannot get down to Shoreham, a capsule history of the place is available through this 48 min DVD. Well done Shoreham Airport Historical Association, whether for interest, research or education, this DVD should be seen by every self-respecting enthusiast.

DEVIL'S DYKE - A VICTORIAN PASTIME (1979) 45 MINUTES Narrated by JOHN HUNTLEY VHS VIDEO and DVD The Devil's Dyke, a deep gorge in the South Downs five and a half miles north west of Brighton, began life as a tourist attraction as early as 1818 when a small wooden hut was erected on the adjacent Dyke Hill. In the 1830s a Mr. William Thacker built a hotel on the site, and in later years an adventurous proprietor named James Hubbard took over and increased the facilities to include a bicycle railway, roundabouts, swings, a brass band and all the fun of the fair. He also opened two unusual enterprises; an Aerial Cableway and a Funicular Railway. An essential part of a day out at the Devil's Dyke was the ride on the Brighton and Dyke Railway. The standard gauge line enabled visitors easy access to the Dyke, and during the 1890s James Hubbard's amusement park was one of the most important tourist attractions of South East England. Price: £12.95 (includes p & p) ORDER NOW	Click on dvd for details

VOLK'S RAILWAY (2005) The story of the Oldest Working Electric Railway in the World 60 minutes Narrated by TIM BLISSETT DVD ONLY For many generations the skeletal like carriages or cars of Volk's Railway have run along Brighton Beach carrying excited children and the young at heart to Children's Playground and Black Rock. Opened on 4 August 1883, the creator of this popular railway was electrical pioneer Magnus Volk. Owners of seafront shops and beach traders alongside the route feared the railway would drive away their customers, and the residents of Kemp Town were vocal in their oposition. But with the passing of time, the sight of the cars on their way to and from Black Rock became a familiar part of beach life, and once hostile residents embraced the railway, believing it to be an asset to their town. As part of his transport plan for Brighton seafront Magnus Volk also built a railway in the sea. Nicknamed Daddy-Long-Legs, this curious hybrid of boat and pier ran from Black Rock to Rottingdean from 1896 to 1901. Price: £12.95 (includes p & p) ORDER NOW	Click on dvd for details

SILVER SCREEN, SILENT VOICES (1998) Film-making at Bungalow Town-Shoreham Beach 1914-1923 63 MINUTES Narrated by JOHN HUNTLEY By the time Progress Film Company began their operation of the Shoreham studio, just after World War One, Bungalow Town-Shoreham Beach was already established as a theatrical colony. Florrie Forde, Marie Loftus, Will Evans, Hetty King, Billy Williams, Seymour Hicks, Marie Lloyd, Vesta Tilley and Gladys Cooper were some of the popular stars who lived or had holiday homes built on the narrow strip of shingle beach between Brighton and Worthing. With the arrival of Progress, who established a studio centre they hoped would rival Hollywood, an exciting era began and the fame of Bungalow Town spread. Using archive film, contemporary photographs and documents, film historian John Huntley, traces the history of film-making at Bungalow Town from the early days of the cinema through to the era of Progress, and in a rare film interview Joan Morgan talks about her work for the company and describe life at Bungalow Town during its heyday. Originally released on VHS video in 1998, this programme has be re-edited to include new material from the GILLIAN GREGG ARCHIVE. Price: £12.95 (includes p & p) ORDER NOW

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TALES OF IRELAND Volume One (AR01) Traditional Irish tales ancient and near modern told by JOE ELI (suggested age range: 14 years upward) CD version: 77 minutes approx. Audio cassette version: 90 minutes Includes: The Mule Cats are Queer Articles The Horses Last Drunk The Children of Lir Price: £10.95 (includes p & p) ORDER NOW

ULTAN JOE ELI O'CARROLL Ultan's long career has included work in films, television and the stage. He was a member of the Abbey Theatre Company in Dublin for many years and also worked with the Dublin Globe, the Belfast Arts Theatre and The National Theatre, London. He played the title role of DA for the Bridge Theatre Company, and his film and television work includes Chaplin and Lucky Sunil. In these two volumes Ultan displays his remarkable talent as a storyteller bringing to life a varied collection of tales to amuse, enthrall and fire the imagination.

TALES OF IRELAND Volume Two (AR02) A second collection traditional Irish tales told by JOE ELI (age range as Volume One) Audio cassette only: 66 minutes approx. (CD version in preparation) Includes: Lanty's New House The White Trout The Giant's Stairs The Fox and The Ranger Price: £10.95 (includes p & p) ORDER NOW