VHS, Not Rated, 58 minutes, Home Vision

Travel back in time to visit the magnificient manors, halls, churches and estates of Great Britain. This rare look into some of the most private homes of Britain reveals the best in Tudor exuberance and Classical simplicity. Allow John Julius Norwich, The Viscount Norwich to guide you through five hundred years of stately elegance, rare art and rich family histories. Surprisingly, there are many families that still own and operate their estates after several hundred years. You'll meet several of these people as they relate the enormous efforts and rewards involved in preserving their family's heritage through these awe inspiring buildings. You'll also her interesting historical anecdotes suck as the story of how the Allies orchestrated the D-day invasion in the main hall of Wilton House. Also featured in this first of three programs are: The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Bottesford; Burghley House; Hardwick Hall and Chatsworth.