Brian Bonner developed a number of presentations that he gave locally. His enthusiasm for photography is evident in his work and shows his interest in the variety of different areas to which he travelled. |
Matterhorn VisionSwiss MemoriesMountains Lakes and PlacesCapriRoman MedleyTreasures of BritainEast and North YorkshireNiagara AdventureCanadian RockiesJohn Paul Jones |
Matterhorn Vision
This DVD has been created so that viewers can see and hear the experiences of climbing the Matterhorn that Brian Bonner describes in his book Matterhorn Vision.
Combined with the book, they provide useful insights for potential Matterhorn climbers. They are also of interest to those who want to know how it feels to climb the Matterhorn even if they do not plan to do it themselves.
It took fifteen years for Brian to achieve his ambition and he wrote the book Matterhorn Vision to provide practical information for anyone who has the desire to climb this mountain.
The book is now in it’s fifth edition and the visual presentation shown on this DVD was made one year after his successful climb.
It shows the beauty and majesty of the area including impressive pictures of the Matterhorn and the actual climb. It also provides an introduction to Zermatt and the surrounding area.
External Links to useful websites
Information from Zermatt Tourism
Swiss Memories
Swiss Memories shows some of Brian’s travels in Switzerland over the last fifty years and demonstrates the love he clearly has for this country. It covers photographs of a range of different areas including the Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald, Pontresina and, of course, the Valais Area including views of Zermatt and the Matterhorn by helicopter.
Mountains Lakes and Places
Brian introduces his most favourite holiday destinations. He includes the interesting climb of Pollux in Zermatt in Switzerland described in his book, Matterhorn vision, spends time in the Italian Lakes, Venice and Verona and completes his tour on the Isle of Capri.
Capri
Showing all aspects of this beautiful Island including one of a number of meetings Brian and his wife had with Gracie Fields.
Roman Medley
This presentation shows a number of locations in Italy including Pisa ,Rome and the Vatican, Pompeii, Sorrento and Capri. It shows impressive paintings and sculptures including works by Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini, and others. It presents detailed, photographs illustrating nature in the area and also covers an explanation of some of the history. This combination gives real meaning to the areas covered and is a satisfying and enjoyable presentation.
Treasures of Britain
Showing a number of locations in England explaining the history as well as the drama of the sites. It is for anyone who is searching for locations that are a bit different from the normal expectations of those holidaying in the UK. It does show the Trooping of the Colour in London but then introduces viewers to Cornwall, Hever and Ludlow Castles, Newstead Abbey, Bradgate Park, and Bolton Abbey to name but a few.
East and North Yorkshire
An introduction to some of the historical, beautiful and interesting places in this region. Brian suggests a tour that includes Beverley, York, Flamborough and Whitby. It shows a famous bird sanctuary and buildings going back centuries. A tour to satisfy all tastes
Niagara Adventure
Showing Brian’s experiences visiting Niagara falls
Canadian Rockies
More information in due course.
John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones was born in Scotland but moved to America and fought for the American navy in the 18th century. Thomas Jefferson described him as "the principal hope of America's future efforts on the ocean". In his most famous engagement on 23 September 1779, Jones engaged the British frigate Serapis off Flamborough Head, Yorkshire.This is the story of John Paul Jones, terminating inthat battle at Flamborough Head near Bridlington, the site of which is about 20 miles from Brian’s home For more information see www.history.navy.mil
