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Tower of London
John Pitman presents a profile of a day in the Tower of London. Twelve thousand tourists visit the Tower every day, guided by the famous 'beefeaters' - ex-soldiers who describe the venue's sometimes gruesome history.
First transmitted in 1985.
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Tue 25 Mar 202501:20
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Tourists at the Tower: Where Monarchs Lived - and Died
Duration: 01:24
BBC Four London Collection
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Pitman |
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