Heritage Films videos

Video - Stratford Canal Ref: 389
Running for nearly 26 miles from Kings Norton Junction in South Birmingham to its meeting with the Grand Union Canal at Kingswood and on to Stratford, this canal is now popular in its own right, and as part of the 'Avon Ring'.

This video delves into the life and times of the route, retelling many long-forgotten and little-known tales. See the rich variety of scenery, from suburban cuttings, lofty embankments, aqueducts and the barrel-roofed cottages that are seen nowhere else in Britain.

Learn how the canal came close to permanent closure in the 1950s and saved by a small band of enthusiasts.

Running time: approx 50 mins. VHS (PAL).

Price: £12.50

Video - River Severn Ref: 392
At 180 miles the Severn is Britain's longest river. It rises 2,500 feet up in the Cambrian mountains. A journey through dramatic gorges, rolling meadows and ancient forests.

The Severn has played a major role in shaping the landscape and the history of this nation. Its valley was a thoroughfare for prehistoric man, its waters have run red from many a battle. All along its banks are abbeys, castles, villages, towns and cities - each with their own unique story to tell.

Running time: approx 50 mins. VHS (PAL).

Price: £12.50