King's Lynn

c. 1974 , King's Lynn (Norfolk)

Cat no. 1734

The sea port and market town of King's Lynn.

Ornithologist and broadcaster Eric Simms presents a series of BBC-produced educational documentaries created specifically for viewing in schools. Following programmes based in the south-west of England and across the Channel in Normandy, Simms brings his conversational tone to the East Anglian sea port and market town of King's Lynn, encouraging children to compare it to towns in their own region. Examining the history of King's Lynn, Simms explores its transportation links, unique architecture and civic celebrations, as well as exploring its ancient market places and modern redevelopments. A tidal sea port on the River Ouse, Simms visits King's Lynn's Fisher Fleet harbour for small fishing vessels as well as its modern commercial docks, where ships from Europe unload imported cargo, undergo repairs and are reloaded with items for export. The programme concludes with Simms asking viewers to consider their local area and how it might compare to King's Lynn.

Featured Buildings

Bank House; Customs House; St. Margaret's Church; Thoresby College; Trinity Guildhall (Town Hall)

Featured Events

King's Lynn Mart

Keywords

Architecture; Docks; Harbours; Local Government; Markets; Ports; Traffic

Production company : BBC
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Producer : F.R. Elwell
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- Text: F.R. Elwell
Presenter : Eric Simms
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- Text: Eric Simms
Camera : Sidney Davies
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Editor : Margarette Bendall
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- Text: Margarette Bendall

Manifestations

King's Lynn

Category: Non-fiction
Genre: Television / Documentary / Portrait of a Place
Locations: King's Lynn (Norfolk)
Work Type: Television
Description Type: monographic
Related to: A Year's Journey
Related to: BBC
Subject: ports / opening ceremonies / Mayor of King's Lynn / rail transport / The Wash / town and country planning / markets / St Margaret's Church, King's Lynn / traffic / docks / customs houses / local government officials / fairgrounds / fishing / local government / Hardwick industrial estate / housing estates / guildhalls

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