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Deep Dark & Dusty (??-mins) (DVD-R)

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THE STORY OF BATHSTONE ITS QUARRIES AND QUARRYMEN

Allow us to take you on a unique tour of the fascinating story of Bathstone. Witness sights that have never been seen and some that will probably never be seen again as we unravel the hidden history beneath the rolling hills of Wiltshire and Northeast Somerset. From the Roman Empire to the high-tech world as we know it today, prepare to be amazed at how this glorious golden stone has been extracted. Learn how the incredible achievements of great pioneers such as Ralph Allen and Isambard Kingdom Brunel were influenced by Bathstone and its quarries. Discover the importance of the quarries throughout the two World Wars. See where vital ammunition was stored and where the nation's treasures were safely housed while London was in the grip of the blitz. View the work of today's quarrymen and see how the stone is used in the modern world. This video contains exclusive footage of some amazing underground places. For almost 2 hours, enjoy discovering Bathstone and its quarries and see how they were used to shape the history of our country.

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Lifting Lid On Box Hill (68-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: MV209D

Have you ever wondered what was underneath the heavily guarded military establishment In Corsham, Wiltshire? Have you ever wondered why there was an extra railway tunnel alongside Box Railway tunnel?

Have you ever heard the myth about the country's emergency reserve of steam locomotives stored underground? If you have, then this is the programme for you! With the kind co-operation of the Ministry of Defence we are able to lift "The Secret Lid' on Box Hill and take you on an exclusive tour of Tunnel Quarry, Corsham, Wiltshire. Tunnel Quarry was one of the United Kingdom's Central Ammunition Depots. Conceived in the mid 1930's to hide from the enemy over 100,000 tons of bombs, shells, cordite and small arms, ammunition that the country depended upon to win the second world war. Under the leadership of the Royal Engineers, over 100 acres of underground passageways and chambers were converted into an amazing twin platform underground railway station, engine shed, powerhouse, miles of conveyer belting, slope shafts, admin offices, barrack blocks, engineering shops and surface loading building. Operated by a staff of over 2,000 Royal Army Ordnance Corps, Pioneer Corps and civilians from its opening in 1938 until its closure in 1966. Filming also took place in Spring Quarry to view the wartime murals, and Browns Quarry in the former No 10 Fighter Command wartime control room.

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