Heritage

Heritage films by Alan Fentiman. I have worked with historians and experts from the heritage sector to make films about history, restoration and heritage skills.

Most Creative Station

By Alan Fentiman | May 2, 2025

  This artist documentary film explores how Middlesbrough Railway Station has been transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity through…

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Unlocking North East Jewish Heritage

By Alan Fentiman | April 2, 2024

Unlocking North East Jewish Heritage is a short documentary film exploring the rich but fragile history of Jewish communities across Newcastle,…

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A Short Film about Millwright Jon McGuinness and Warwick Bridge Corn Mill in Cumbria

By Alan Fentiman | September 16, 2022

This is a short documentary film about Heritage Skills which I made for Cultura. Step into the intricate and passionate…

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Bowes Railway Museum – The Blacksmith

By Alan Fentiman | January 25, 2020

One of three films showing heritage skills at Bowes Railway Museum.

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The Engineering Workshop – Bowes Railway Museum

By Alan | January 10, 2020

The Engineering workshop at Bowes Railway Museum is a Victorian building where parts were made and repairs carried out for…

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Joinery Shop 21

By Alan Fentiman | November 10, 2019

Bowes Railway Museum commissioned me to make three short films that featured heritage skills.

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Joy Wilson & Emma Hardman – Holy Island

By Alan Fentiman | April 2, 2019
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Through A Glass Darkly – Documentary

By Alan Fentiman | February 15, 2018

Through a Glass Darkly is a collaboration between the National Glass Centre, University of Sunderland, the Arts and Humanities Research…

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Filmed Live Performance: Soldiers’ Hymn – from The Durham Hymns | Live at Durham Cathedral

By Alan Fentiman | November 16, 2017

A filmed live performance of Soldiers’ Hymn, part of The Durham Hymns – a powerful musical tribute to the people of County Durham…

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Your Money or Your After-life

By Alan Fentiman | July 1, 2017

A short film focused around a public workshop for the Being Human National Festival of Humanities, in November 2015. Featuring…

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