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St Agnes
Episode 4 of 6
Archaeologist Ben Robinson investigates how a Cornish gem of a village became a world-famous centre of tin mining where people made and lost huge fortunes.
Ben Robinson investigates how a Cornish gem became world-famous for tin. In the bay, the archaeologist unravels the epic story behind the hundreds of huge carved stones that lie scattered in the surf. There's a look at some medieval technology in action at one of the oldest tin refineries in Britain, and a local doctor consults his ancestor鈥檚 150-year-old medical diary for evidence of past ailments.
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Wed 27 Nov 2024
19:00
91热爆 Two except Wales & Wales HD
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Ben Robinson |
Expert | Chris Jackson |
Expert | Lesley Trotter |
Production Manager | Rebecca Christensen |
Series Producer | Theo Williams |
Executive Producer | Pam Cavannagh |
Executive Producer | Dympna Jackson |
Production Company | Purple Productions |