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< 1 of 1 > Back A Crofter's Life in Shetland (clip 4) - Britain's most northerly lighthouseAn early documentary by filmmaker Jenny Gilbertson, one of Scotland's film pioneers. It records a traditional way of life which was about to disappear for ever and captures the annual farming year of the crofting communities of the Shetland Isles. The film features the islanders at work on their crofts, gathering peat, fishing and the celebrations during the "Up Helly Aa" festival.
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Activities:Geography / History: Research which Lighthouse is featured in the film and present your findings as a report/map/presentation. English: Write an interview/newspaper report/diary/story or poem from the point of view of the lighthouse keeper. English / Modern Studies: Incorporate the clip into a presentation. English: Use the film in conjunction with "Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch" by David Armitage. Science and technology: Investigate and research the design and engineering of the lighthouse and transport to it. Media Studies: This film was made by the same filmmaker as 'A Crofter's Life in Shetland - clip 1". Compare with the herring clip and comment on the representation of men and women. Then compare the film with Lighthouse Relief and comment on the narrative construction and use of shots. English: Read the poem 'Flannan Isle' by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson and link to various online resources. English / Social History: Using this film, Lighthouse Relief' and the Northern Lighthouse Board, website, write an historic account of Muckle Flugga or a diary entry for the lighthouse keeper located there. Record detailsTo search for related items, click any highlighted text below.
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