Whittle On
Synopsis
In doing this film takes a look at the how the town has in the past shaped the world we live in today. Whittle On talks about Sir Frank Whittle who worked tirelessly at Lutterworth's Ladywood Works. He eventually went onto develop one of the most important inventions of modern times; the jet engine.
Amongst other historical figures Whittle On also discusses the work of John Wycliffe who with help from others is thought to have translated the bible from Latin to English.
Details
- Year
- 2009
- Type of film
- Shorts
- Running time
- 8 mins (approx)
- Format
- Digital Video
- Director
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- Editor
- Daniel G Hughes
- Composer
- Albany Down
- Director/Producer/Presented and Narrated By
- Ken Seymour
Categories
Production Status
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