Town

Synopsis: Nicholas Crane visits four British towns, each with their own unique personality and a history from the Vikings to hundreds of homes equipped with solar panels.: Scarborough, a survivor perched on the edge of Yorkshire; Ludlow, on the Welsh border, the quintessential English country town; Perth, the Scottish town that wants to be a city; and Totnes in Devon, birthplace of a new environmental vision for the future. In each programme he uncovers the secrets of their survival; the reasons for their enduring appeal; and what they reveal about the urban dream. Stunning aerials and enhanced 3D graphics uncover how modern towns have been shaped by their people.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2011
Year of production: 2011
Notes: Broadcast weekly on BBC2 beginning 28/7/2011
Subjects: Archaeology; Geography; History
Keywords: archaeological investigation; social history; towns

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