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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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29 minutes

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Wed 27 Nov 2024 19:00

Credits

Role Contributor
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

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