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Seahouses

Episode 2 of 6

Archaeologist Ben Robinson casts his eye over the village of Seahouses in Northumberland, where he discovers how the lethal rocks offshore have been both a blessing and a curse.

Ben Robinson casts his eye over the industrious village of Seahouses in Northumberland. The archaeologist learns how the lethal shoreline shaped its transformation from a sleepy farming outpost to a thriving seaport with a bustling trade in eco-tourism and uncovers how a family of Scottish entrepreneurs supercharged the herring industry that helped shape the village.

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28 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Ben Robinson
Expert Carol Griffiths
Expert Richard Carlton
Production Manager Rebecca Christensen
Series Producer Theo Williams
Executive Producer Pam Cavannagh
Executive Producer Dympna Jackson
Production Company Purple Productions

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