Anglia Television Library

Two series: “Who Were the British?” (1965) and “The Lost Centuries” (1968): The first covers the history and impact of the Romans in Britain. The second covers the Post-Roman rise of Christianity and the later influence of the Islamic Empires through to the Renaissance.

Example item:

The Fight for York Minster

Dr Brian Hope-Taylor presents this appeal film for the York Minster restoration fund, using as background footage of his 1967 investigation of the foundations of the cathedral. His team of archaeologists are working at the base of the four piers supporting the massive lantern tower.

Still from the item "The Fight for York Minster"