This is a documentary film, probably made by Beverley Photographic Society, giving a historical account of several medieval places and buildings in Yorkshire and highlighting architectural features. The film begins showing the round stone of Rievaulx.  Some children are shown getting water from a spring tap.  A group from Beverley Photographic Society look around the village, including Rievaulx House.  They then tour the Abbey, with the commentary providing a brief history and showing many of...

This is a documentary film, probably made by Beverley Photographic Society, giving a historical account of several medieval places and buildings in Yorkshire and highlighting architectural features. The film begins showing the round stone of Rievaulx.  Some children are shown getting water from a spring tap.  A group from Beverley Photographic Society look around the village, including Rievaulx House.  They then tour the Abbey, with the commentary providing a brief history and showing many of details of the Abbey.   Intertitle – Stone Creek and St Patrick’s Church Stone Creek bay, on the bank of the Humber, is shown with small boats anchored.  A yacht sets sail.  Then on to Patrington Church, showing many features inside and giving an account of the statues and stained glass windows. Intertitle – Kirkham Priory Next to Kirkham Priory, again filmed in some detail and providing a potted history.  A boat is shown going along the River Derwent. Intertitle – Pickering The film gives a tour around Pickering, showing the railway station in derelict condition, but mentioning that the railway is running as a tourist attraction. Intertitle – Pickering Castle Again much of the castle is filmed and a history provided. Intertitle – Beverley Minster and its Minstrels. The Beverley Minster is shown from Long Lane, and then from various other vantage points with the commentary providing a history of the Minster and pointing out many of its architectural features, including discussing many of the figures having musical instruments. Title – The End