Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Questar
• DVD Release Date: February 27, 2001
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005957M
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,741 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From London’s bustle to the seclusion of Sherwood Forest, discover all the glory that is England. Tour palaces, castles, cathedrals, and universities famous worldwide. Explore the pirate coves of Cornwall, and the green countryside of Devon. Gaze at the mysterious monoliths of Stonehenge. Revisit Roman and Regency times in Bath. And follow in the steps of the Bronte sisters, Shakespeare, and other immortal people from this influential island nation. Extra Features: Royal Castles - Renovated to its 18th century opulence, Castle Howard is the greatest home in Yorkshire, while England's medieval era is most evident at Warwick Castle. Blenheim Palace - The birthplace of Winston Churchill houses magnificent ceiling murals and tapestries, an impressive library, and a wealth of historical artifacts. Elegant Estates - Antique treasures, fine art and glorious gardens abound at Beaulieu, Broadlands, Harewood House, and Chatsworth - the grandest of them all.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

76 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview, September 29, 2001

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D. Sawyers (Ada, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Video Visits: Discovering England (DVD)

This is an excellent value for those looking for a visual overview of England. The scope is amazingly broad, covering almost every region From Cornwall to Hadrian's Wall. Unlike many travel videos, there is very little "filler" material here (no chintzy theatricals or human interest fluff), leaving much more room for real content. The narration is clear and informative, although somewhat sparse - the emphasis is obviously on the visual presentation, which I thought was very well done.

The Main Feature (82 minutes) covers not only standard tourist highlights such as London, Bath, York, the Cotswolds etc. but also includes lesser known spots such as Boston, Ely, and Lincoln. The only obvious omission is the Industrial Midlands (Liverpool, Coventry, Ironbridge, etc - perhaps not a great loss), which as I recall was not mentioned.

The breadth of the Main Feature is well complimented by the three "DVD Extra" segments (approx 35 minutes), which provide more detailed looks at several castles and stately homes, including Castle Howard, Warwick, Chatsworth and several others.

If you're hoping to see a specific locale, you may be disappointed, but if you just want to enjoy well-presented scenery and architecture, "Discovering England" is quite rewarding.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent DVD for anyone interested in England, April 18, 2004

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This review is from: Video Visits: Discovering England (DVD)

This is a very good travel series and this particular DVD showcases England beautifully, taking the viewer to familiar places as well as showing us new and intriguing sidetrips. The emphasis is on England itself and not on the show's host, which is a relief.
I've watched this video many times and the pleasure never fades. It's like having a magic window in your living room that opens onto England.
The entire Video Visits Travel Collection is excellent.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Circa 1970's, December 14, 2003

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William P. Heck "Heckengland" (England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Video Visits: Discovering England (DVD)

This video is an excellent pictoral guide to England...circa 1970-something! The video is entertaining, though a bit dry, and centers mainly around historical and scenic sites. There is nothing about modern London or modern life in England. The clothing and grain of the video give it away. What it does show is beautiful and interesting, no doubt, but alot can change in 30 years. Problem is, you wouldn't know it by watching this dvd.