| TALKS
LIST |
For
further information or bookings
email Derry
Brabbs
or tel: 44(0)1423 771332
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| 1)
James Herriot's Yorkshire |
A tribute to the world's most famous vet accompanied
by evocative photographs of the Yorkshire Dales and
North Yorkshire Moors so lovingly portrayed in his
many books and films.
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| 2)
England's Glory |
Focuses
on England's diverse regional landscapes, sumptuous
medieval buildings and places which reflect the nation's
maritime and industrial heritage. England's very essence
woven into a stunning tapestry of colour
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| 3)
Pilgrimage to Santiago |
Following
the medieval pilgrim route across northern Spain to
the shrine of St James at Santiago de Compostella.
A journey encompassing dramatic landscapes, delightful
towns and villages, ancient churches, gothic cathedrals
and Crusader castles.
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| 4) Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Scotland |
The dramatic and hauntingly beautiful Highlands and Islands of Scotland will be forever associated with the myths and legends surrounding the Young Pretender’s failed attempt to unite the ancient Scottish Clans and seize the English throne in the 1745 Rebellion.
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| 5)
Spain beyond the Costas |
Away
from coastal concrete and congestion, the heart of
Spain is a visual treasure trove. The ever changing
panoramas are perfectly complemented by ancient walled
cities, dramatically sited medieval castles and Don
Quixote's enchanting windmills.
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| 6 Hadrian’s Wall & Roman Britain |
Hadrian’s Wall was built across the width of England in AD122 to secure the Roman Empire’s northern frontier. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987, Hadrian’s Wall traverses some of the region’s most dramatic and unspoilt countryside.
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| 7)
Cape Town Voyage |
An
illustrated maritime adventure tracing the original
route of the Cape Town Line. Vivid South African
landscapes, the remote Atlantic islands of Ascension & St
Helena, the hidden delights of Tenerife and a brief
sojourn on the verdant, floral paradise of Madeira.
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| 8)
Mediterranean Odyssey |
A
fascinating glimpse into the different countries and
cultures that border the Mediterranean Sea. Crusader
strongholds in the Holy Land, North African souks,
classical Athens and the hypnotic beauty of Venice
of Venice and its canals.
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| 9)
From Moats to Mansions |
A
lavishly illustrated talk on the fascinating history
and development of English castles, moated manors
and 18thC country houses, (featuring the work of
Thomas Chippendale, Robert Adam & 'Capability'
Brown).
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| 10)
Historic English Cities |
Superbly
photographed architectural and historical portraits
of some of England's oldest towns and cities. The
talk includes visits to Durham, Lincoln, the universities
of Oxford and Cambridge, Bath and Canterbury.
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| 11)
Middle Eastern Magic |
A
wonderfully atmospheric illustrated journey that
encompasses the mystical Gulf Sate of Oman, the
contrasting ancient and modern man made wonders
of the Suez canal and Pyramids of Memphis and Giza.
The finale is a trip to the awesome remains of
Petra, Jordan’s legendary
rose coloured city.
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| 12)
One Leg Short of a Tripod (non
illustrated) |
A
talk without slides for which Derry has distilled
his life in photography into an anecdotal masterpiece.
It traces a career which has encompassed TVTimes,
advertising studios and a war of attrition with the
fickle British climate in pursuit of the perfect landscape
photograph.
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