Herstmonceux Castle

From the collection of

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

Herstmonceux Castle

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Herstmonceux Castle
1968-01-01
Sound
2m

Beryl's film starts at the entrance to Herstmonceux Castle. Following close-ups of the brickwork and other architectural details, she films her family exploring the gardens and extensive grounds. After a montage of flowers in close-up, we see a large astronomical telescope in the distance and views of the Royal Greenwich Observatory’s premises. Several observatories, including the Isaac Newton telescope, are seen and described in Beryl's narration.

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