Beer
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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"It's such a connection to the past"
Duration: 01:25
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Ben finds out about Beer stone
Duration: 01:08
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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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 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Sat 18 Nov 2023 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Tue 21 Nov 2023 06:00
- Fri 8 Dec 2023 08:30