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Beer

Episode 6 of 10

Ben Robinson heads to Beer, Devon, home to beer stone, which has been quarried since Roman times and used in many of England's cathedrals and iconic buildings.

Ben Robinson heads to Beer, Devon, home to beer stone, which has been quarried since Roman times and used in many of the nation's cathedrals and landmark buildings, including Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral.

Ben finds ancient Roman arches in the quarry and discovers the stone’s origin in the village’s unique white cliffs. He also learns of the village’s lace industry and finds original lace-making needles in a house where Queen Victoria’s wedding dress lace is likely to have been made.

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28 minutes

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Tue 11 Feb 2025 19:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Ben Robinson
Producer Anthony Holland
Series Editor Zoe Thorman
Executive Producer Pam Cavannagh
Executive Producer Dympna Jackson
Production Company Purple Productions

Broadcasts

  • Fri 17 Nov 2023 19:00
  • Sat 18 Nov 2023 18:30
  • Tue 21 Nov 2023 06:00
  • Fri 8 Dec 2023 08:30
  • Tue 11 Feb 2025 19:00