About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Nord-Pas de Calais, France: Baroque, Belfries & Lace
What’s the story behind the leaning tower of Solre-le-Château? In the Nord-Pas de Calais region of France we climb the towers, discover exuberant Baroque … Continue reading
Canada: Urban Trails in Toronto
Tucked away behind the busy urban facade of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, we discover hidden green spaces used by dog-walkers, cyclists, fitness enthusiasts and families. … Continue reading
Posted in Railway Adventures across Canada
Tagged beaches, Belt Line, Canada, cycling, ecology, John Moore, lake, Martin Goodman Trail, Ontario, Railways, subway, Toronto, trails, TTC, Urban landscape, walking, Waterfront
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Food Travel tip – South and Central America
When travelling throughout South and Central America, budget conscious travelers can save money by eating beans. Some tips on how to eat healthy and … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged beans, central America, nutrition, salsa, South America, tamales
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France: Interpreting architecture in Lille and Arras
The legacy of Flemish Counts, Dukes of Burgundy and Spanish Kings are revealed in the architecture of the Nord-Pas de Calais region of France … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged Alexandre Dumas, architecture, Arras, Artois, Castles, Charles D’Artagnan, Chateau, Chateau d’Olhain, Cities, Counts, Flanders, Flemish, France, Gothic, Hainaut, Italian, Lille, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Picardy, Roman, Spanish, Stone carvings, Three Musketeers
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Castle-building in France: Vauban and the Sun King
In exploring the history of Nord-Pas de Calais in France we discover the story of Vauban the military engineer who built defensive fortifications for … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged Ambleteuse, architecture, Arras, citadels, Countship, Fort Vauban, forts, France, French Revolution, Le Quesnoy, Les Miserables, Louis XlV, military engineering, Montreuil, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Robespierre, soldiers, Sun King, Vauban, Victor Hugo
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