Editor’s Note: This week’s video of Britain of an HD video set to love music by Bach – Air on a G String. The subject if the video is Pendle Hill in Lancashire – which looks like an incredibly lovely place. Check out the lovely description below the video written by the creator.
Air On A G String – Bach (HD / High Definition) from voyagehd on Vimeo.
Twinned with Creil in France and Marl in Germany, Pendle is named after the famous Pendle Hill that dominates the landscape around. The hill has captivated the imaginations of many.
The Pendle Witches are indelibly connected with many villages in Pendle and the hill itself. On the other side of the religious spectrum, Pendle Hill is famous for it’s links to the Quaker movement. George Fox founded the Quaker movement after climbing Pendle Hill in 1652. On a topical note, it is the birthplace of the band master of the Titanic, Wallace Hartley.
As you will see from the video, Pendle makes an ideal place for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. There are recognised walks in the area, the Pendle Way and Brontë Way plus there are many off-the-beaten-track walks with splendid views.
Pendle was one of the industrial centers of the North of England from the 17th to the 20th centuries. The legacy of the now extinct cotton industry is engrained in the culture of Pendle. Regrettably, the only remaining connection to the textile industry is a plethora of mill shops selling textiles (and more) at bargain prices.
Music to accompany this video is taken from the Baroque Classics album featuring Bach’s Air on a G String. Copies of the video can be purchased as a download direct from the Landscape store at the following address:
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