The Vikings invade Hadleigh Castle PART 2 of 4. (KIRK DOUGLAS)

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The Vikings invade Hadleigh Castle PART 2 of 4. (KIRK DOUGLAS)

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Travel with the Vikings across the North Sea on a journey from Norway to Hadleigh in Essex. Sail with them down the thames estuary. Past Southend pier, the Cliffs Pavillion and Leigh on Sea . March with the Vikings through Leigh marshes and Hadleigh downs before eventually arriving at Hadleigh castle. Watch the Vikings smash their way through the castle's feeble defences and discover what's inside as Kirk douglas enter's the castle for a couple of pints and instigates a barroom brawl. Ironically, this is what lead's to Kirk's untimely death at the hands of himself? Watch and find out how this fascinating saga unfolds. HISTORY OF HADLIEGH CASTLE. The ruins of two towers, one almost standing to its original height, and some of its curtain wall are all that remain of Hadleigh Castle, overlooking the Thames estuary and Essex marshes. The construction of the castle began in 1230. It was built for Hubert de Burgh, who had been Chief Justiciar to King John and had acted as regent for the young King Henry III. Hubert's relationship with the young Henry did not remain amicable and Henry confiscated Hadleigh Castle. Henry continued the building work and substantial additions were made in the mid 14th century by Edward III, it is these later additions that are most visible today. It became the custom for Hadleigh to be granted to a tenant for life, reverting to the King on their death. By tradition the tenants were usually the king's consort, most notably belonging to three of King Henry VIII's wives - Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr. In 1551, King Edward VI sold the property, allowing its stone to be used for other building projects. JOHN CONSTABLE The English painter John Constable visited Hadleigh in 1814 and made a minute drawing of the castle as preparation for ten oil sketches and a single painting. The oil painting was produced in 1829 and exhibited at the Royal Academy in the same year. One of the sketches is currently displayed at the Tate Gallery, London, while the painting now hangs in the Yale Center for British Art at New Haven, United States. Probably the finest cast ever assembled, including the following:- KIRK DOUGLAS, BURT LANCASTER, STEVE MCQUEEN, CHARLTON HESTON, JOHN WAYNE, TONY CURTIS, YUL BRYNNER, CHARLES BRONSON, RICHARD WIDMARK, ERNEST BORGNINE, JAMES DONALD, LEE VAN CLEEF, RICHARD BOONE, TED DECORSIA, JOHN IRELAND, JO VAN FLEET and a voiceover from BOBBY GEORGE. Narrated by ORSON WELLES. Also includes commentary by TONY GREEN, SID WADDELL and JOHN PART(part 3). Sample sources: The Vikings (1958, Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Ernest Borgnine) The Longships (1964 Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier). Gunfight at the O.K Corral (1957, Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming) The Magnificent Seven (1960, Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Steve McQueen). Dodge City (1939, Errol Flynn, Olivier De Havilland, Ann Sheridan). Big Jake (1971, John Wayne, Richard Boone, Patrick Wayne, Bruce Cabot). Alfred the Great (1969, David Hemmings). Strongbow adbvert (broadcast on british television 2007/08). The War Lord (1965, Charlton Heston, Richard Boone, Rosemary Forsyth). The Story of Darts (2003, Bobby George, Dougie Donnelly, Ray Stubbs).

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TELBOY77

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