Crumbs and Chronicles -Sharing History, through Creative Media & Filmmaking

Sharing History, Heritage and Culture through Creative Media & Filmmaking

Lonely Tower Film & Media is a film making company based in north east England, specialising in historical documentary films. The quality of their work is paramount and this is demonstrated in the showing of their documentaries on local television and across the nation. Although based in County Durham, Lonely Tower works all over Britain and beyond.

Marie is a writer, photographer, and documentary producer. After gaining her degree in Film and Media, Marie worked in the media industry before leaving to set up the business Lonely Tower Film & Media with her partner Mark. As well as writing about visual practices like photography and video, Marie is also the author of three history books: Sunderland Industrial Giant (The History Press, 2017), Secret Sunderland (Amberley Publishing 2019), and Celebrating Sunderland (Amberley Publishing 2023). Marie writes articles about heritage, culture, and place – you can read recent articles in publications like This England, The Northern Echo, and Landscape magazine.

Mark is a broadcast media professional with over 30 years’ experience. In 2013 Mark set up Lonely Tower Film & Media with Marie and has spent the last decade producing short and longform documentary films. These productions primarily highlight the history and heritage of north east England.

Working with local councils, heritage organisations and funders Mark & Marie have tackled stories as diverse as Sunderland’s Brewing history, County Durham’s First World War heritage, railway innovations across the region and, most recently, the culture of the Durham pit villages and their lasting legacy.

2pm: Arrive and grab a seat, coffee/tea and scones with jam will be available at the counter (or to pre-book). There will be other small treats to purchase available on the day too.

2:30pm: Lecture begins.

Registration and Cost:

- You can preorder your a cup of coffee/tea and scone with jam with your ticket or buy on the day. Alternatively attendance to these lectures is free but we encourage you to make a donation if you're able.

Location:

Holy Trinity Sunderland is conveniently located close to the Donnison School and Sunderland Maritime Heritage Museum for avid history fans to make the most of their visit. The venue offers ample parking facilities, wheelchair accessibility, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Chronicles and Crumbs at Holy Trinity Sunderland. Should you have any questions or need further information, please contact us.

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