Rent Britain's First Photo Album: The North (2012)
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1h 40min
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- Synopsis:
Join John Sergeant in this fascinating BBC documentary as he attempts to follow in the footsteps of pioneering Victorian photographer Francis Frith. Frith set himself the formidable, task of photographing as much of Britain as possible in the latter half of the 19th century. Sergeant examines the manner in which Frith set about doing so and attempts to put the endeavour in historical perspective.
Liverpool to BlackpoolJohn travels to the North West and to Liverpool, where he meets up with a photographic society that can trace its roots back to Frith himself. He visits Bolton and one of the world's first ever shopping mall and drops in at Blackpool to find out more about the birth of this enduring seaside resort. To complete his travels John also takes a photograph to capture the modern setting of the Frith picture.
Stirling to Falkirk
John visits the Western Highlands to find out more about a steam ship that has been transporting tourists for over a hundred years and tries his hand at traditional Scottish baking. As well as taking his own photographs of these evocative settings John also heads off to Stirling Castle, which has recently undergone an incredible restoration.
Hartlepool to Whitby
John's journey continues along the North East Coast, where he searches for a missing rock formation in Hartlepool, visits the Victorian seaside resort of Saltburn-by-the-Sea and meets a family in Whitby whose ancestors were captured on camera over 120 years ago. To complete his travels John also takes four photographs to capture the modem setting of the Frith pictures.
Chesterfield to Eyam
John travels to Derbyshire and to Frith's town of birth Chesterfield, where he ascends the famous twisted spire, visits a medieval country house outside Bakewell that became a time capsule for nearly 200 years and finally heads off to Nottingham to have a flutter at the races.- Actors:
- John Sergeant, Francis Frith
- Directors:
- Stephen Taylor Woodrow
- Producers:
- Richard Farmbrough, Stephen Taylor Woodrow
- Narrated By:
- John Sergeant
- Studio:
- Demand DVD
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
