There is no name in the world more instantly recognisable in connection with travel than Thomas Cook. A devout Christian, his great passion was to bring people closer together and nearer to their Creator by making "God's earth with all its fullness and beauty" accessible and affordable to all. Renowned British Prime Minister William Gladstone ranked him among the nation's great public benefactors. This documentary tells the remarkable story of how Thomas Cook progressed from his early years of pain and struggle to becoming a household name across the globe.

This 40 Minute DVD accompanies a booklet (sold separately) telling the remarkable story of how Thomas Cook progressed from his early years of pain and struggle to becoming a household name across the globe.