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London's urban village: Walthamstow

Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores London - the ultimate 'city of villages'.

Despite many rural settlements being swallowed up by the expanding capital, Londoners have created a new breed of urban villages.

Ben visits Walthamstow to discover its historic centre and 'village' ambience.

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Pubs, Ponds and Power: The Story of the VillageSeries 1, London

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