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St Agnes
Episode 4 of 6
Archaeologist Ben Robinson investigates how a Cornish gem of a village became a world-famous centre of tin mining where people made and lost huge fortunes.
Ben Robinson investigates how a Cornish gem became world-famous for tin. In the bay, the archaeologist unravels the epic story behind the hundreds of huge carved stones that lie scattered in the surf. There's a look at some medieval technology in action at one of the oldest tin refineries in Britain, and a local doctor consults his ancestor鈥檚 150-year-old medical diary for evidence of past ailments.
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At one of the oldest tin refineries in Britain
Duration: 01:51
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Testing for tin content
Duration: 01:36
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"Come and see our old dispensary"
Duration: 02:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Ben Robinson |
| Expert | Chris Jackson |
| Expert | Lesley Trotter |
| Production Manager | Rebecca Christensen |
| Series Producer | Theo Williams |
| Executive Producer | Pam Cavannagh |
| Executive Producer | Dympna Jackson |
| Production Company | Purple Productions |
