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Runswick Bay
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Archaeologist Ben Robinson is in North Yorkshire, exploring how idyllic Runswick Bay was once a place of great danger, despite attracting tourists and inspiring artists.
Archaeologist Ben Robinson visits Runswick Bay on the North Yorkshire coast, where he discovers how this pretty village was once a place of danger. Ben explores the mythical 鈥榟ob-holes鈥� to uncover how they once helped supply a thriving jet industry and finds evidence of how, in the late 1800s, the village became the inspiration for a group of artists who became known as the British Impressionists.
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The fascinating story of Runswick Bay
Duration: 01:42
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Ben Robinson |
| Expert | Chris Jackson |
| Expert | Sarah Caldwell Steele |
| Expert | Simon Wood |
| Production Manager | Rebecca Christensen |
| Series Producer | Theo Williams |
| Executive Producer | Pam Cavannagh |
| Executive Producer | Dympna Jackson |
| Production Company | Purple Productions |
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