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.
Tag Archives: Great Britain
Emerald Isle: Folk Parks
Two folk museums capture the feel of life in the Emerald Isle over a century ago. Along with trains, buses and bikes, the Ulster … Continue reading
Emerald Isle: Celtic Cultures
How are Celtic designs incorporated into the crystal vases in Moycullen? How is clay transformed into beautiful floral baskets of translucent china at Belleek? … Continue reading
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Tagged artisans, Belleek Pottery, Bodrum Drum, Book of Kells, Celtic Cross, Celtic Crystal, china, County Galway, Denmark, Dublin, Fermanagh, Great Britain, harp, Ireland, Irish famine, Moycullen, Northern Ireland, Vikings, Waterford Crystal
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Emerald Isle: In the footsteps of St. Patrick
Is the gravesite in Downpatrick the final resting place of the great Saint? In search of St. Patrick takes us across the Emerald Isle … Continue reading
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Tagged Armagh, Castle Ward, Church of Ireland Cathedral, County Antrim, Downpatrick, England, Europe, fiddlers, Great Britain, gypsy caravan, harp, hiking, Northern Ireland, Romans, sailing, Saint Patrick, slavery, Slemish Mountain, St. Patrick’s Centre, Strangford Lough, Struell wells
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Emerald Isle: Natural Wonders
Fresh sea air, mountain breezes and a glass of mead are on tap as we experience a medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle, traditional music, … Continue reading