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St Bees
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In Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District, Ben Robinson finds signs of early Christian pilgrims, while a 500-year-old house turns out to be the birthplace of an Elizabethan VIP.
In Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District, Ben Robinson finds evidence of early pilgrimage at a remarkable Norman priory. In a 500-year-old house in the village, the archaeologist examines a wall mural that proves it was the birthplace of an important Elizabethan archbishop. At St Bees School, while exploring a secret staircase, Ben uncovers layers of change and intrigue.
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Tue 17 Jun 202519:00
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The birthplace of Archbishop Grindal
Duration: 01:30
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The Queen Elizabeth charter
Duration: 01:43
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"You've got a real museum here"
Duration: 01:44
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Ben Robinson |
| Expert | Jon Adams |
| Expert | Rodrigo Ortiz Vazquez |
| Expert | Helen Doe |
| Production Manager | Rebecca Christensen |
| Series Producer | Theo Williams |
| Executive Producer | Pam Cavannagh |
| Executive Producer | Dympna Jackson |
| Production Company | Purple Productions |
