Lundy Island - Bristol Channel On Sleeve As Lowdy Island (1931)

A story about Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel. Introductory intertitle reads: “You’ve all heard of Lundy Island which has its own ’king’, laws and coinage. Well, here it is.“ L/S of the island seen from a boat. Shot of a man rowing towards the island in a small boat (the cameraman is in the rowing boat too.) The boat arrives on the island and it seems as though goods are taken off the boat. High angle shot of men walking up a rocky hillside. We are shown the view of the rocky coastline. High angle shot of a small farmhouse and tiny cemetery. Various shots of walled fields. L/S of a lighthouse sitting on the top of a cliff. High angle of the sea lapping against the shore. M/S of the old lighthouse which is now a wireless station. C/U of a man inside the lighthouse speaking into a microphone - presumably the lighthouse operator. C/U of his wireless set. “The Island was originally a gift from the Conqueror to de Marisco, who built the castle in A.D. 1150.“ L/S of the castle. Closer v
Back to Top