Sing of the border

The songs of the Scottish border country are more than just folk songs. They are the history of a people. Families fought for power along the border, and the ballads have preserved their names and deeds. Although battles have passed, the country and the pattern of life remain much the same today.

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Credits

producer

Edgar H. Anstey

production company

British Transport Films

director

Tony Thompson

Duration

00:22:00:00

Production places

United Kingdom

Production dates

1964

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

009841

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Scotland

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Scotland - Social life and customs

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain

History → Scotland - History

Music & Performing Arts → Folk music

Music & Performing Arts → Folk music - Great Britain

Music & Performing Arts → Music - Scotland

Music & Performing Arts → Songs

Places → Scotland

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United Kingdom, 1964

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