Videos
Don wanted to share his passion for Wirral, Merseyside and Wales. He was in the process of digitising his DVDs for uploading to his YouTube channel but did not get time to finish the project. On this page his wish and his memory lives on. Every Sunday evening a new release will premiere on his YouTube channel.
THIS IS A COLLECTION OF SPECIAL PLACES AND EVENTS ….FILMED IN HIGH DEFINITION (FOR THE TIME THEY WERE CREATED) WITH SONGS, MUSIC AND NARRATION THEY ARE THE PERFECT SOUVENIR FOR LOVERS OF THIS PART OF THE WORLD….WHEREVER THEY MAY BE.
SCROLL DOWN TO VIEW THE COLLECTION. Videos appear weekly on Don’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like and subscribe.
THIS IS LIVERPOOL
A fascinating visit to the Liverpool of today taking in the modern Liverpool 1 complex…a musical trip around the birthplace of The Beatles and discover what all the buildings,both old and new,actually are along the waterfront…you will see this great city in a different light and learn a lot more about it…a city built rom concrete,bricks and rock and roll…THIS is Liverpool.
This DVD is split into two parts. Watch them both below.
This is Liverpool Part 1 of 2
This is Liverpool Part 2 of 2 Premieres Sunday 24th September 8:00pm UK GMT
WIRRAL VILLAGES part 1
An insight into the history of a selection of some of Wirral’s delightful villages…with visits to Shotwick,Puddington,Ness,Thornton Hough.Port Sunlight,Bromborough, Eastham and others…..you will learn some fascinating facts about their past which you probably never knew……….with songs and narration this DVD illustrates the splendour of this wonderful peninsula.
This DVD is split into 3 parts. Watch them all below.
Wirral Villages 1 of 3.
Wirral Villages 2 of 3.
Wirral Villages 3 of 3.
CHESTER
A wonderful visit to this famous historic town where we take a walk around the Roman Wall with all the stops along the way…a bus ride around the famous beauty spots and boat ride along the picturesque River Dee….with music and narration this is a perfect way to see this fabulous city
Chester Part 1 of 2
Chester Part 2 of 2
The Tall Ships 2008
This DVD celebrates the visit of the tall ships to Liverpool in 2008 being part of the town becoming the European Capital of Culture…..the event took place over 4 days concluding with the parade of sail on The Mersey….the whole atmosphere of this spectacular piece of local history is captured…and takes a look back at their last visit in 1992….with songs an narration it is a perfect record of the event.
The Tall Ships 2008 Part 1 of 2
The Tall Ships 2008 Part 2 of 2
Not many people know there are seven official wonders of Wales….this DVD visits them all leaving you educated as to their existence……..The Gresford Bells…The Overton Yew Trees….The Wrexham Steeple…The Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfalls…The Llangollen Bridge….St.Winifred’s Well…and Mount Snowdon will delight the eye…the ultimate souvenir of the land of song.
The Seven Wonders of Wales Part 1 of 2
The Seven Wonders of Wales Part 2 of 2
THE WIRRAL WAY
This was once a railway line and we recreate the final journey of the last train to travel along it…….stopping along the way to visit Cubbins Green,Caldy,Thurstaston,The Dungeon,Heswall,Parkgate,Neston and Willaston….not forgetting the ghostly Hadlow Station…..with songs and narration you will enjoy the stunning scenery Wirral has to offer over the 12 mile journey.
The Wirral Way Part 1 of 4
The Wirral Way Part 2 of 4 Premieres Sunday 26th November 8:00pm UK GMT
The Wirral Way Part 3 of 4 Premieres Sunday 3rd December 8:00pm UK GMT
The Wirral Way Part 4 of 4 Premieres Sunday 10th December 8:00pm UK GMT
WIRRAL VILLAGES part 2
Here we not only look at the history of these wonderful Wirral gems but also pay tribute to some of the world famous contributors to the area……….featuring Hoylake,Saughall Massie,Upton,Moreton and Bidston including a privileged visit inside the windmill……you will certainly look at the locations in a different light as you visit or simply pass through ….with songs and narration it illustrates why the peninsula is such a wonderful place.
Comming soon to Don’s YouTube channel.
WIRRAL NOW
A look at the comparative changes which have taken place over recent years….some without us even noticing….with songs and narration this is a very interesting look at the ever changing landscape
WALLASEY Past & Present
This unique corner of the Wirral Peninsula has a fascinating history….we take a tour around it and above it with an insight into the changes over the last century with visual comparisons of now and then….with a trip around the town and along the promenade with all the stops along the way and wonderful aerial photography this tells the story of this great little corner of the world.
FORT PERCH ROCK
A privileged look inside this historic building with its superb exhibitions and fascinating past….indeed a local legend.
HILBRE ISLAND
Fabulous sunsets and magnificent scenery are included in this visit to this wonderful little island in the Dee estuary…..where we take a look at its history and splendour…with music and narration well worth a visit.
THE MERSEY
This DVD is the ultimate tribute to the greatest river in the world….we travel from one end to the other with all the stops along the way….including a trip through the docks and a last look at The Royal Iris…..a must for Merseysiders
THE MAGIC OF WALES
On this trip to the land of song you will learn how Holywell got its name and how to say the word on the world’s longest railway sign in Anglesey where you will also visit a castle and end up in gaol!!….you will also enjoy the beauty of Llangollen…Bala…Loggerheads and the legendary Beddgelert…with music and narration a wonderful souvenir of the area.
THE SEVEN WONDERS OF WALES
SONGS ON VIEW
This DVD contains a collection of my songs set to pictures and films of the subjects featuring some of my favourite places……
1.How to Say Llanfair P.G. 2.Hilbre Island 3.Bidston Hill 4.Chester City 5.Beatle City 6.Wirral Wonderland 7.Mersey Friend 8.Song of Anglesey 9.Coastline of The Dee 10.Snowdon Mountain Railway.