About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
Tag Archives: Britain
England: Caesar’s Conquests – Invasion of Kent
In 55 BC Caesar and his Roman Legions sailed from Boulogne across the Strait of Dover on an exploratory mission preceding his conquest of … Continue reading
Posted in Journeys through the British Isles
Tagged archaeology, Britain, Caesar, Deal, documentary, England, France, Gaul, Greco-Romano, history, Kent, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Richborough, Roman legions, Romans, Strait of Dover, Walmer
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England: Whitstable Oysters – A Roman Legacy
When the Romans conquered Britain and established roman rule in Canterbury they also discovered Whitstable, a small fishing village on the Kent coast, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Billingsgate, Britain, Canterbury, cholesterol, England, fish, fishing village, Kent, Oysters, Seasalter, United Kingdom, Whitstable
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Caribbean: Barbados – The Crop Over Festival
July is a hot time in Barbados for more reasons than one. It’s Crop Over and people come from all over the world to … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged Africa, Afro-Barbadians, Barbados, Bridgetown, Britain, Calypso, Caribbean, colonialism, Crop Over, festival, Kadooment, sugar cane harvest, tourism, water sports
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Australia: Tasmania – The Island State
Off-beat ways to explore Tasmania, the mountainous Island State of Australia: try the sidecar of a motorbike up to the alpine heights of Mt. … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Britain, climbing, criminals, ghosts, heritage, Hobart, island, Mt. Wellington, National parks, penal colony, Port Arthur Historical Site, Salamanca Place, solitary confinement, Southern Ocean, Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, transportation
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Islands of Malta: Exploring the Archipelago
After Napoleon takes possession of the Maltese islands from the Knights, Nelson and his fleet move in and blockade the French garrison. Today the … Continue reading
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Tagged accommodation, Air Malta, artisans, Britain, Carmelite Church, Cominho, disease, docks, Europe, fossils, France, French garrison, Fungus Rock, General Masson, Gozo, Grand Master, Islands of Malta, Knights, law, Lucca Airport, luxury liners, Maltese dogs, Maltese lace, Manoel Island, Mdina, Mediterranean, Napoleon, Nelson, Order of St. John, primary education, quarantine, religion, St. John Ambulance, tourism, Valletta
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Wales: The Ancient Land
This short overview of Wales highlights the magnificent mountains of Snowdonia, the stunning scenery along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and introduces us to the … Continue reading
Northern France: The Unexplored Frontier
Northern France is just a hop across the English Channel and gateway from Britain to the continent. But despite thousands of travellers who pass … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbaye Ste Marie du Mont des Cats, architecture, Arras, art, Basilica, Belgium, Boulogne, Britain, Canadian, canals, Cathedral, Ceasar, Charles de Gaulle, Cote d’Opal, Countship of Flanders, culture, documentary, English Channel, Europe, fishing, Flemish, German, herring, Les Miserables, Lille, mackerel, maritime, Montreuil, museum, mussels, Napoleon, Netherlands, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Northern France, Paris, ports, soldiers, students, Trappist monks, Victor Hugo
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England: Scotney Castle Gardens & Bayham Abbey
Scotney Castle Gardens is situated in the Weald of Kent in South East England and has an amazing collection of azaleas. The gardens are … Continue reading
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Tagged archaeology, azaleas, Bayham Abbey, birds, Bratisaurus, Britain, eco-tourism, ecology, fossilized remains, horticulture, Middle Ages, monks, National Trust, quarry, Reformation, River Teise, Scotney Castle gardens, Stately Homes, Tunbridge Wells, wildlife
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The Canals of London, England
London may be a bustling capital with famous landmarks but venture off the tourist trail and you can spend an afternoon cruising through the … Continue reading
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Tagged barges, Britain, Camden Market, canals, Coal, Dorchester Hotel, Elizabeth Taylor, England, Grand Union, history, Little Venice, London, London Zoo, Maida Vale, Paddington Basin, Park Lane, Piccadilly Circus, Prince Phillip, Regent’s Park Canal, Richard Burton, River Thames, Scotland, tourism
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Avoiding Airport Hassle
If you want to visit Britain this Jubilee and Olympic year but don’t want to face the congestion and lineups expected at Gatwick and … Continue reading
Posted in Destinations
Tagged Air Transat, Birmingham, Blitz, Britain, BritRail Pass, Canadian Affair, Devon, Dutch architecture, England, Exeter, Exeter Cathedral, Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle, Olive Garden, Pearson Airport, Plaza Premium Lounge, Queens Court Hotel, Shannon, St. Martin's church, Topsham, Toronto, Underground Tunnels, University of Exeter
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