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Middleham A Castle Made For Kings - The Richard III Collection

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Language ‏ : ‎ English
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Colour, Widescreen, Limited Edition, Full length, Special Extended Version
Run time ‏ : ‎ 45 minutes
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
Language ‏ : ‎ English (PCM Stereo), Unqualified (PCM Stereo), Unknown (PCM Stereo)
Studio ‏ : ‎ Lost in Castles
Producers ‏ : ‎ Joseph Fox
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006W5J83C
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Middleham - A Castle Made for Kings is a digitally remastered and fully updated version of the critically acclaimed Middleham Castle: A Royal Residence. Giving the viewer a guided tour around the castle that stands in Middleham today and, through the art of computer reconstruction, the 15th century castle. This new "Special Edition" features updated computer reconstructions, allowing the viewer to see more of the castle and to understand the 15th Century Solar above the Great Hall The sequel DVD on Sandal Castle is also available. Middleham Castle was once home to the future King Richard III and is one of the most beautiful castles in England. The feature is 45 minutes in length and is encoded Region 0 for all DVD players. The video format is PAL. Other titles in this series include Conwy Castle: Medieval Masterpiece and Sandal Castle and the Battle of Wakefield 1460

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B. Gaskell-Denvil

Middleham Castle brought back to glory

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 November 2013

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This is an excellent production. Middleham Castle in Yorkshire, England, was a prominent seat of power and politics in medieval times, but it is now a dark and forbidding ruin. This excellent DVD brings back the colour and the detail - walking you through the great halls, chambers and surrounding countryside as though you were really there in its days of glory. The special effects are well done, and marvelously accurate. The remaining ruin includes all the clues necessary for the imaginary reconstruction of stairways, entrances and windows. There is also a clear explanatory dialogue which also explains the manner in which the castle could be attacked, and how it would have then defended itself..
For those interested in the period, and in castles in particular, this is a wonderfully interesting addition to knowledge. However, I imagine it would also be interesting for those who have little knowledge - bringing something so unusual back to life can fascinate almost anyone. This also helps correct many modern misunderstandings! No, inhabited castles were not ugly bare stone inside. They were not dark and gloomy, were not freezing and draughty - and were not horribly uncomfortable to live in.
So this is a great job very well completed. I only wish it had been longer.

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Bringing Medieval History to Life.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 October 2014

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Having visited Middleham Castle often during my childhood in Yorkshire,
I have been fascinated by this large if ruinous building for years,
letting my imagination run riot with images of Knights in training,
the young Richard, Duke of Gloucester first playing, and then learning
the art of swordsmanship and a host of other medieval pursuits.

Joseph A Fox has re-kindled this love of castles and particularly,
Middleham, with this brilliant reconstruction of a working castle
home of the last of the Plantagenet Kings.
Using ground plans from site surveys, structural measurements and
thousands of photographs, Mr Fox has truly brought Middleham to life,
with Mr.John L Fox providing an informative and thorough narration for
both the ruins and the reconstruction as one would expect from a
passionate Ricardian.

Richard, Duke of Gloucester, spent a good part of his childhood at
Middleham, and returned again after his marriage to Anne Neville
in 1472, where they could enjoy a quieter life away from Court.
Sadly his son, Edward, always a sickly child, died there in 1484, aged
10.

An excellent DVD of Approx 50 minutes.
Subtitled in English.
Published by lostincastles.com in 2011.
Well worth buying by Ricardians and History Buffs alike.

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Roger Edward Deshon

A positive look at Richard III for a change - long overdue

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 January 2014

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This documentary takes us away from the vile individual, Richard of Gloucester, we see painted by the TUDOR usurpers and gives us a more ordinary Richard PLANTAGENET. There is no evidence that Ann NEVILLE hated the man who was her second husband, in fact it seems it was a love match of two cousins.

Middleham was her home and the castle Richard knew as a young man when Ann's father the Earl of Warwick owned it. His change of sides to supporting the Lancastrians cost him his life at the battle of Barnet and his possessions also.

I commend this documentary to those who see a different side to Richard.

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EnglishMiss

This dvd is beautiful - it is well crafted

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 July 2014

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This dvd is beautiful - it is well crafted, and it was clearly made with a lot of love, and respect for the great English heritage of castles. Our island history is plentiful, varied and incredibly fascinating. I bought Middleham, as that was the childhood home for a while of Richard III, and to where he returned to live with his wife, Anne Neville. I can understand why - this castle must have been awesome to behold, set in stunning Yorkshire countryside. The Fox family are to be congratulated on the making of this range of dvds - created with talent, sensitivity and a lot of care.

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POD

A fabulous description of a special place

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2012

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The commentary, film of the current castle, music and computer graphics work well together. This is a wonderful example of how modern technology can bring alive the past. I loved the references to Richard and his household, and I feel I must make another visit to Middleham Castle now that I have an idea of how it all worked in the 15C.

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Richard

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 September 2013

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This dvd is really excellent. The presenter takes you step by step through the castle as it is today and how it would have looked in Richard 3rd's time. Nearest thing to a total restoration which I hope will happen sometime.

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This I know will be good. A friend has a copy

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 March 2016

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This I know will be good .A friend has a copy.

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Mrs. Christine A. Edwards

Fabulous images

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2013

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Gives an idea of what it must have been like to live there. Loved this DVD and watch again and again.

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