Castle infomercials...
 

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Castle infomercials from the 1970s.

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I remember -

When I was a kid I recall watching infomercials for castles on TV.
About 5 minutes long, between Multi-Coloured Swap Shop and Grandstand (or similar).

Short film with a commentary about a castle and its history, with battles portrayed by shaking a picture of the castle. And probably sounds of musket fire and shouting.

But I can find nothing to confirm this.

Do these films exist today on the internet?
I can't find them on YouTube or in the BFI


 
Posted : 05/04/2023 11:56 am
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I remember them - on behalf of whoever was English Heritage back then. There was also one on the Cleveland Way that was often shown. Most effective as it planted the idea that going for a long walk was a desirable thing.


 
Posted : 05/04/2023 12:52 pm
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I remember them - on behalf of whoever was English Heritage back then. There was also one on the Cleveland Way that was often shown. Most effective as it planted the idea that going for a long walk was a desirable thing.


 
Posted : 05/04/2023 12:53 pm
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whoever was English Heritage back then

Ministry of Works.

But I still can't find any...

This site hosts some terrifying information films though:

https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/collection/public-information-films


 
Posted : 05/04/2023 7:10 pm

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