A March is an old English word for a border district. Offa's Dyke is the original border line between the English and the Welsh. In the wake of the Roman departure from England in the fifth century, a relentless power struggle unfolded among border chieftains. It was Offa who ultimately rose to dominance, initiating the construction of a defining border dyke between two nations. Offa's Dyke, pays homage to King Offa, who reigned as the Anglo-Saxon ruler of Mercia. For more information about Shell’s Historic Film Archive please contact: filmservices@shell.com #Shell #ShellFilmUnit #HistoricFilmArchive #Documentary #History #Wales #WelshHistory #Offa --- Shell’s surprising and captivating Historic Film Archive dates from 1934 and covers a rich mix of topics from technology, science and engineering to craftsmanship, motorsport and travelogue. The Shell Film Unit, responsible for the content, was a highly celebrated part of Britain’s Documentary Movement. Key figures from that...