A Stroke of Inspiration
From the collection of
RRS James Clark Ross
- Wallsend
- 1992
A Stroke of Inspiration
Driving home the point that golf is always a crowd pleaser, and the Tyne Valley can pull international stars.
Slaley Hall played host to the Great North Open golf championship from 1996 until 2002. During that time the prize fund peaked at over a million Euros, and attracted international attention. Northumberland tourism board recognised the broader value to the area of events like this one, and invested in a variety of high-profile sporting events, including the Northumberland Castles Challenge, which began as a seven-day virtual running race but grew to include a triathlon, half-marathon, and sailing event.
A promotional film for Slaley Hall, international hotel, golf resort and spa which will host a major event as part of the 1996 PGA European Tour. The film links the hotels 5-star accommodation and facilities on the 1000 acre estate in the Tyne Valley to the tournament which will help promote the 'Northumberland Challenge' initiative to bring new business and industry to the area.
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The North East in Business
Bigger and better is the motto of the North East: businesses build to outstrip European rivals and sporting events are world-class.
After the loss of many crucial industries from the area in the 1980s, the North East began the slow but steady process of rebuilding. Heavy industry was replaced in part by tourism, and overseas manufacturers saw the benefits of operating in the region. However, not all of these developments were long-lived, and the struggle to replace traditional industries with entirely new sources of prosperity continues.
10 videos in this collection
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RRS James Clark Ross
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The Power to Deliver
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Northumberland Challenge
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Moving Ahead
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A Stroke of Inspiration
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Millennium Travellers
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Part of Sunderland Life
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The New Red Mall
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Tyne and Wear Foundation
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