T E Lawrence (of Arabia) - His Final Years in Dorset, UK

Includes a reconstruction of T E Lawrence’s accident and explores the controversy surrounding his untimely death in Dorset. Background: In 1915 Turkey allied herself with Germany in the Great War. The Turkish Ottoman Empire had ruled the middle east for centuries. This alliance threatened Britain’s lifeline to the Empire: the Suez Canal. T E Lawrence was a young Military Intelligence officer with pre-war knowledge of Arabia and Arab culture. He devised a plan to amalgamate the Bedouin tribes and led a successful revolt against their Turkish oppressors. Lawrence’s exploits earned him fame and respect, but the refusal of European politicians to allow Arab autonomy left Lawrence feeling betrayed and embittered. After the war he sought anonymity by changing his name and rejoining the army. This film, with the help and knowledge of local people, explores the final years of Lawrence’s life in Dorset, England, UK, and includes the events leading up to his untimely death on one of his beloved Brough motorcycles. Originally released on DVD in 2006, and made COMPLETELY WITHOUT CHARGE for Wareham Town Museum, this 2022 version has been brought up to modern widescreen standards and incorporates various technical changes for distribution on the YouTube platform. If you copy or embed any part of our production, please credit Greenacre AV Productions Thank you. Also see the Wareham Town Museum website: Chapters: 00:00 Start & Titles 02:34 Wareham Museum 11:27 St Martin’s Church 16:00 Joe Fletcher 20:28 Clouds Hill 22:21 Merl Lane 27:24 Moreton 33:11 Brough 41:53 Museum Curator 44:41 Rodney Legg 53:44 Joe Fletcher 58:03 Accident