This exquisite 10-disc series unlocks the doors of the most fabulous properties in the National Trust portfolio. Each programme takes you on a private guided tour of these stunning buildings, with members of staff explaining the history and importance of these vital elements of our built heritage. Superb footage shows each property in detail, as well as revealing some of the many treasures contained inside these historically significant buildings such as 17th century tapestries, Renaissance stained glass, sculpture by Henry Moore and exquisite oriental rugs. From Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire to Castle Ward in County Down, via the glorious Powis Castle, Castle Drogo, Calke Abbey and more, every programme is atmospheric, lavishly-shot and features great attention to detail. Properties featured: Castle Drogo - a 20th Century masterpiece, the last castle built in Britain Waddesdon Manor - the flamboyant Neo-Renaissance home of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild The Vyne - a magnificent 16th Century country house, home politicians and an inspiration for Lord of the Rings! Calke Abbey - an 18th Century mansion preserved in the state of genteel decay in which it was received by the Trust Hardwick Hall - the most famous survivor of the 'Prodigy Houses' of the 16th Century Castle Ward - a two faced house in County Down, showing Palladian and Neo-Gothic styles Bateman's - a former Sussex ironmaster's house that became the home of Rudyard Kipling Ham House & Gardens - a unique 17th Century survivor, former home of Dukes and Earls Willow Road & The Homewood - 20th Century modernist London terraced townhouse Powis Castle - originally constructed by Owain ap Grufydd in the 13th Century and expanded and modernised by the Earls of Powis Please note: Does not include outer box - will be supplied as two, 5 disc gatefold digi-paks.
P**L
Enjoyable watching.
I am unable to get to see the National Trust properties now. These hold good memories and an insight into the houses I haven't seen.
D**K
Hardwick Hall - more glass than wall - a jewel of Tudor architecture.
Hardwick Hall is one of the most important buildings in English architecture. The DVD shows how the Hall represents the transition from medieval building to the use of the new ideas of the renaissance. It illustrates how these elements are represented on the inside and the outside of the building.The story of life in a grand Tudor establishment is unfolded for us as are details of the life of its builder, Bess of Hardwick who married her fourth husband George Talbot and became Countess of Shrewsbury. Bess was the richest woman in England after Queen Elizabeth I and her granddaughter was a claimant to the throne on the death of the old queen.The tapestries, furnishings and plaster wall friezes at Hardwick are of national importance and have been uniquely preserved because the house was neglected as a dwelling after the building of Chatsworth House nearby. Whether you can or can't get to Derbyshire to visit the house itself, this DVD is a very useful illustration of its purpose and the treasures lying within.
P**V
Great set but not the same sleeve as shown in photo of the item
The DVDs doesn't come with the original National trust box as show in the photo advertised, not that it would impair the enjoyment of the set but just letting future buyers beware. Good set nonetheless. Bought it for dad who can't actually travel to all these places.
T**D
Fantastic collection
This was an outstanding box set. The quality of the DVDs was superb and it was great to be an armchair tourist looking around these amazing buildings with NO CROWDS!!
N**Y
Into the Heart of Hardwick Hall
This DVD formed the first episode of an Artsworld series called `National Trust: National Treasures', narrated by Nigel Havers. It opens with beautifully-shot aerial and distant views of the house in winter sunshine. But there are no views of the upper banqueting halls above the roof, and neither is there any detailed view of the gardens or grounds (apart from the quarry).As well as the exterior of the house, we see inside and also focus on some of its treasures, such as its tapestries, portraits and furniture. One aspect in particular that garners much attention is the conservation of the Gideon tapestries in the Long Gallery; these are held up by Velcro! There are also interviews with those who work in the house and on the estate.This is an enjoyable and interesting insight into the workings and history of the house, and can be recommended both for those who are about to visit and for those who would like a souvenir. Unfortunately there is an element of docudrama regarding Bess of Hardwick, but thankfully the acting is done in silence and is relatively short in duration.
G**T
Great boxset
If your, like me, a fan of old houses you cant go wrong with this boxset.You get 10 dvd`s full of great pictures and facts.I realy love it, exept the one about two houses from the 30`s, but thats just me, even that is perfectly filmed and told about.If you like old houses, you need this box!
C**L
lovely
As a member of the National Trust for many years these DVDs are wonderful for my husband and l. Arrived on time and in very good condition Thankyou
M**.
Interesting DVDs
This year we have not managed to visit any National Trust properties because of the pandemic. We have visited some of the properties but not all and they are very interesting and informative.
B**A
Traumhäuser
Diese Serie hat uns viele schöne Abende beschert. Schade ist nur, dass es keine Untertitel gibt. Macher Dialekt (schottisch/ irisch) ist wirklich schwer zu verstehen. Zustand gebraucht, aber einwandfrei zu benutzen.
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