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: USA
Cuba: Alicia Alonso – A National Treasure
35 years ago I was filming a travel program in Cuba when I had the opportunity to interview prima ballerina Alicia Alonso. In this … Continue reading
Florida, USA – A Retirement Home for Horses
Abused, crippled, elderly, lame, blind and sick horses find sanctuary at Mill Creek Farm in Alachua County, North Central Florida at the Retirement Home … Continue reading
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Tagged Alachua County, animal abuse, Florida, horses, Mill Creek Farm, Retirement Home for Horses, USA
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Pittsburgh, USA – Dinosaur Heaven
Kids share the fascination of archaeologists at Bone Hunters Quarry in the Andrew Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is a … Continue reading
USA: Pittsburgh – The Third Renaissance
Once the unrivalled leader in coal mining, steel and glass production, Pittsburgh found that its wealth and work came at a devastating price – … Continue reading
USA: Arizona – Taste of Travel
It’s a race to the heart of the flowers to beat the bugs and sample the delights of the desert in Arizona. To discover … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, cacti, Central Mexico, Cowboys and Indians, guacamole, Hopi Learning Centre, mesquite, New South West, prickly pear, Scottsdale, spas, tortillas, USA
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USA: Buffalo, New York – The Other Buffalo
The City of Buffalo borders Lake Erie. We explore the revitalized waterfront, buildings in the downtown core, and the gracious homes of nearby east … Continue reading
USA: Detroit – Henry Ford Museum
Detroit in Michigan is aptly named ‘Motor City’ for its historical connections with the automotive industry. Here’s another historical connection with which you might … Continue reading
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Tagged Allegheny locomotive, Automotive, Detroit, Ford, Henry Ford Museum, John F Kennedy, Michigan, Motor City, Thomas Edison, USA
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USA: Massachusetts – In the footsteps of John F. Kennedy
We take a trip back to the 60s to Boston and Cape Cod to explore the villages, beaches, and family homes that inspired John … Continue reading
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Tagged America, Beacon Hill, bird-watching, Boston, Boston Cream Pie, Brewster, Cape Cod, Cape Cod National Seashore, Dallas, eco-systems, Hyannis Port, JFK Museum, John F Kennedy Library & Museum, Kennedy family, Massachusetts, Omni Parker House, Provincetown, Richard Nixon, Robert F Kennedy, Sandwich, shell fishing, Union Oyster House, USA, wildlife, Yarmouth
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Florida — Wet and Wild
Our search for wildlife takes us to Florida to visit one of the largest zoos in North America. Here at Tampa Bay they built … Continue reading
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Tagged alligator, America, Audubon Society, barrier islands, birds, Busch Gardens, chimpanzees, Clearwater, Florida, giraffes, gorillas, hippopotamus, Homosassa Springs, Honeymoon Island State Park, Lions, manatees, Myombe Reserve, ospreys, Serengeti Plain, snakes, Sunshine State, Tampa Bay, turtles, USA, wildlife, woodpecker, zebras, zoo
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Massachusetts, USA: Exploring Boston
Universities, architecture, colonial and maritime history, witch burnings, wildlife and re-enactments of the Boston Tea Party are all revealed on walking tours in and … Continue reading
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Tagged American Revolution, bird migrations, bird-watching, boat building, Boston, Boston Tea Party, colonial history, English, history, House of the Seven Gables, John F Kennedy, maritime museum, Massachusetts, New England, Newburyport, Patriots, Salem, shipping, universities, USA, whales, witches
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