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World Service,18 Jul 1990,12 mins

The River Tyne

Network UK

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'River Tyne was the Persian Gulf of the 19th century'. A look at the life of the river and its importance throughout British history. Social historian Dr David Byrne explains and the programme examines current problems of pollution.

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