Dimensions
139 x 125 x 21mm
3 CDs.
History Related By Those Who Saw It Happen.
Tim Pigott-Smith presents a unique audio snapshot of the history of the Twentieth Century. Released in ten volumes, 'Eyewitness' provides a rare opportunity to hear the history of the 20th century described by those who were actually there.
A multitude of vox pops offer fascinating insights into life in the 1900s - the manners, fashion, discipline, religion, alcohol and sport. The century began with British troops at war in South Africa. Majors, colonels and privates recall their part in the action. The death of Queen Victoria led to the streets of London being lined with funeral spectators, while the subsequent coronation of Edward VII in 1902 brought a mood of lightheartedness, sparkle and glamour. Meanwhile theatre-goers and music hall audiences were being entertained by Henry Irving and Marie Lloyd.
Voices of ordinary people are mixed with those whose names still resonate today: writer Compton Mackenzie, playwright Ben Travers, Marconi the radio pioneer, suffragette's daughter Sylvia Pankhurst, and Violet Bonham-Carter. Captivating, revelatory, thought-provoking and very often moving, these are the authentic voices of the past, speaking to the present.
