Benwick Bygones and Bygone Benwick
The History of Benwick has been documented in both a book, released 2008 and now, a new DVD which features old footage of the village!
Bygone Benwick is the brand new DVD featuring stunning footage of Benwick in the 1970's and 1980's, which was filmed by Lil Clifton. The DVD was originally on Video, but has been digitalised, a new soundtrack added, and as a bonus feature, the DVD now includes the footage filmed at the Book Launch of Benwick Bygones!
Footage includes the last scenes of the Church of St. Mary's, including it being demolished, there is footage of the Jubilee celebrations in 1977, the School Cententery in 1973 as well as a load of scenes from Farms in Benwick - showing how it all USED to be done! All the film is in colour, and was filmed on an old cinefilm camera.
The DVD went on sale August 5th they are priced at £7.50, and the profits from the sale go to the Benwick Forget-Me-Not Club.
Benwick Bygones is the brilliant book, covering the history of Benwick. It was released in September 2008, and is currently on the third edition. It runs to 266 pages, covering all aspects of the village, from the early history, the Village as it was years ago, as well as The Church of St. Mary, The Chapels, The School and so much more.
The books is full of rare photographs, from colour photographs of the church, to photographs of every pub which once adorned the High Street. The book also contains photographs of different School classes, from the 1920's right up to 2008.
The book has recieved a very positive response from all who have read it, who have enjoyed renewing memories, and seeing themselves, friends or family in the book.
Get a Copy!
Both the DVD and the Book are avaliable from either Adam Keppel-Garner, or Janet Fountain, whom put the two together.
The Book is priced £12.50 and the DVD £7.50, postage is £2.50 for each of them, but if you are buying together, or more than one copy then contact either of them for a combined postage discount.
If you live in the village, you can pop round either of their houses, or call Adam and he can deliver one to you. Contact details are to the side of the page.