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THE BAIM COLLECTION:
UK & EIRE TRAVEL FEATURES 1957 - 1983
A collection of domestic travel documentary films from Harold Baim contributing to his title ‘the accidental historian’ which give a fascinating insight into the world of mid-20th century Britain.
Down Somerset Way (1957) 16 minutes*
The Emerald Island (1957) 28 minutes*
In Glorious Devon (1958) 19 minutes*
The English Riviera (1958) 16 minutes*
The Isle of Man (1958) 17 minutes*
The Royal County (1958) 17 minutes*
The Belle of Kent (1959) 14 minutes*
Playground Spectacular (1960) 26 minutes*
Stories from Lakeland (1961) 26 minutes*
This is Guernsey (1963) 24 minutes*
Big City (1963) 24 minutes*
One Mile Square (1964) 25 minutes*
The Quay to the Tor (1964) 22 minutes*
The Plymouth Sound (1971) 25 minutes*
York (1972) 22 minutes*
Reserved for Animals (1974) 29 minutes*
Telly Savalas Looks at Aberdeen (1981) 25 minutes*
Telly Savalas Looks at Portsmouth (1981) 26 minutes*
Pete Murray Takes You to Coventry (1983) 18 minutes*
Pete Murray Takes You to Hastings (1983) 17 minutes*
Pete Murray Takes You to Nottingham (1983) 17 minutes*
Scripts/Details available below.
Music by De Wolfe
* approximate running times
Release Date: 19th November 1957
An interesting travel film of a tour of the beautiful county of Somerset.
Release Date: 27th January 1957
An in depth look at one of the loveliest countries in Europe.
Release Date: 25th February 1958
Featuring the sites and sounds of The Isle of Man in 1958.
Release Date: 4th April 1958
This is the first in a series of three films about Devon. The county of Devon is often known as the English Riviera. It is one of the most magnificent scenic areas in Britain. This film tours all the beauty spots, historical buildings and resorts.
Release Date: 19th December 1958
The second in this trilogy on Devon. This programme includes a look at one of England's Naval Academies 'Dartmouth' and travels to Plymouth, a famous port with much historical interest. It was from here that the pilgrims made their famous voyage to America in the 'Mayflower.
Release Date: 12th December 1958
It is called the Royal County because this is where the Queen has one of her residences - Sandringham. The whole of Norfolk is unique, its series of interconnected waterways called the 'Broads' are just part of its tremendous attraction which is captured here.
Release Date: 28th July 1959
A travel film which tours the whole of Kent and visits Canterbury Cathedral, an interesting view of this southern county.
Release Date: 8th September 1960
Blackpool, loved or hated is probably the most popular resort in Britain. This film exhausts the many varied activities available in this leisure town. The charm of this long-standing resort is brought across beautifully and it contrasts wonderfully with the helter-skelter of the big, glamorous and thrill-seeking rides now available.
Release Date: 17th April 1961
This is a tour of the renowned Lake District, a visual delight that captures the tranquillity and drama of this quite outstanding scenery.
Release Date: 18th February 1963
This is the first of the 'This Is' travel series. A travel film about the second largest of the Channel Islands situated between England and France. A fascinating tour of one of the islands which were the only British territories to be occupied by the Germans during the Second World War.
Release Date: 8th April 1963
London in 1962; Two way traffic in Bond Street, crowded Fleet Street, a glimpse from the Park Lane Hilton Hotel where concrete is still being laid to make the upper floors. There are many surprises and details in the unseen film about London; unseen since it's first cinema release nearly fifty years ago.
Release Date: 27th January 1964
This is a very different film about London: the City of London. The City still has its own Police force, and the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, Sheriffs and City Livery companies still perpetuate the traditions which are peculiar to the 'Square Mile'.
Release Date: 20th November 1964
The final film in the trilogy takes a look at Torquay, the famous resort which is surrounded by some fantastic countryside. This film completes the tour of Devon, one of England's most beautiful counties.
Release Date: 11th February 1971
From Drake and ships to destroyers and aircraft carriers, this film looks at the vibrant city of Plymouth, a Naval Base with a history of sea and land through the ages.
Release Date: 21st August 1972
York is an ancient city with an eye to the future. The old Roman capital is still locked behind its walls and the famous cathedral, York Minster, is a favourite with tourists. It is a place steeped in history and whilst its outlook is to the next century it retains the atmosphere of its ancient heritage.
Release Date: 22nd December 1981
Telly Savalas in his own inimitable 'Kojak' way tells you about three of Britain's Most important cities: Portsmouth - the Naval Base and birthplace of Charles Dickens; Aberdeen - Scotland's Granite City and Birmingham - Britain's second city.
Release Date: 22nd December 1981
Telly Savalas in his own inimitable 'Kojak' way tells you about three of Britain's Most important cities: Portsmouth - the Naval Base and birthplace of Charles Dickens; Aberdeen - Scotland's Granite City and Birmingham - Britain's second city.
Release Date: 12th July 1982
To complete the series of Britain's cities, Pete Murray , TV Personality, Disc Jockey and Interviewer, narrates the dialogue for: Coventry - a city almost destroyed in World War II but now restored to its former beauty; Nottingham - steeped in the legends of Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood and Hastings - the famous seaport and battleground of 1066.
Release Date: 23rd August 1983
To complete the series of Britain's cities, Pete Murray , TV Personality, Disc Jockey and Interviewer, narrates the dialogue for: Coventry - a city almost destroyed in World War II but now restored to its former beauty; Nottingham - steeped in the legends of Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood and Hastings - the famous seaport and battleground of 1066.
Release Date: 23rd August 1983
To complete the series of Britain's cities, Pete Murray , TV Personality, Disc Jockey and Interviewer, narrates the dialogue for: Coventry - a city almost destroyed in World War II but now restored to its former beauty; Nottingham - steeped in the legends of Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood and Hastings - the famous seaport and battleground of 1066.
Release Date: 19th November 1957
An interesting travel film of a tour of the beautiful county of Somerset.
Release Date: 29th January 1957
An in depth look at one of the loveliest countries in Europe.
Release Date: 25th February 1958
Featuring the sites and sounds of The Isle of Man in 1958
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Release Date: 4th April 1958
This is the first in a series of three films about Devon. The county of Devon is often known as the English Riviera. It is one of the most magnificent scenic areas in Britain. This film tours all the beauty spots, historical buildings and resorts.
Release Date: 19th December 1958
The second in this trilogy on Devon. This programme includes a look at one of England's Naval Academies 'Dartmouth' and travels to Plymouth, a famous port with much historical interest. It was from here that the pilgrims made their famous voyage to America in the 'Mayflower.
Release Date: 12th December 1958
It is called the Royal County because this is where the Queen has one of her residences - Sandringham. The whole of Norfolk is unique, its series of interconnected waterways called the 'Broads' are just part of its tremendous attraction which is captured here.
Release Date: 28th July 1959
A travel film which tours the whole of Kent and visits Canterbury Cathedral, an interesting view of this southern county.
Release Date: 8th September 1960
Blackpool, loved or hated is probably the most popular resort in Britain. This film exhausts the many varied activities available in this leisure town. The charm of this long-standing resort is brought across beautifully and it contrasts wonderfully with the helter-skelter of the big, glamorous and thrill-seeking rides now available.
Release Date: 17th April 1961
This is a tour of the renowned Lake District, a visual delight that captures the tranquillity and drama of this quite outstanding scenery.
Release Date: 18th February 1963
This is the first of the 'This Is' travel series. A travel film about the second largest of the Channel Islands situated between England and France. A fascinating tour of one of the islands which were the only British territories to be occupied by the Germans during the Second World War.
Release Date: 8th April 1963
London in 1962; Two way traffic in Bond Street, crowded Fleet Street, a glimpse from the Park Lane Hilton Hotel where concrete is still being laid to make the upper floors. There are many surprises and details in the unseen film about London; unseen since it's first cinema release nearly fifty years ago.
Release Date: 27th January 1964
This is a very different film about London: the City of London. The City still has its own Police force, and the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, Sheriffs and City Livery companies still perpetuate the traditions which are peculiar to the 'Square Mile'.
Release Date: 20th November 1964
The final film in the trilogy takes a look at Torquay, the famous resort which is surrounded by some fantastic countryside. This film completes the tour of Devon, one of England's most beautiful counties.
Release Date: 11th February 1971
From Drake and ships to destroyers and aircraft carriers, this film looks at the vibrant city of Plymouth, a Naval Base with a history of sea and land through the ages.
Release Date: 21st August 1972
York is an ancient city with an eye to the future. The old Roman capital is still locked behind its walls and the famous cathedral, York Minster, is a favourite with tourists. It is a place steeped in history and whilst its outlook is to the next century it retains the atmosphere of its ancient heritage.
Release Date: 22nd December 1981
Telly Savalas in his own inimitable 'Kojak' way tells you about three of Britain's Most important cities: Portsmouth - the Naval Base and birthplace of Charles Dickens; Aberdeen - Scotland's Granite City and Birmingham - Britain's second city.
Release Date: 22nd December 1981
Telly Savalas in his own inimitable 'Kojak' way tells you about three of Britain's Most important cities: Portsmouth - the Naval Base and birthplace of Charles Dickens; Aberdeen - Scotland's Granite City and Birmingham - Britain's second city.
Release Date: 12th July1982
To complete the series of Britain's cities, Pete Murray , TV Personality, Disc Jockey and Interviewer, narrates the dialogue for: Coventry - a city almost destroyed in World War II but now restored to its former beauty; Nottingham - steeped in the legends of Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood and Hastings - the famous seaport and battleground of 1066.
Release Date: 23rd August 1983
To complete the series of Britain's cities, Pete Murray , TV Personality, Disc Jockey and Interviewer, narrates the dialogue for: Coventry - a city almost destroyed in World War II but now restored to its former beauty; Nottingham - steeped in the legends of Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood and Hastings - the famous seaport and battleground of 1066.
Release Date: 23rd August 1983
To complete the series of Britain's cities, Pete Murray , TV Personality, Disc Jockey and Interviewer, narrates the dialogue for: Coventry - a city almost destroyed in World War II but now restored to its former beauty; Nottingham - steeped in the legends of Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood and Hastings - the famous seaport and battleground of 1066.