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100 Years of Ancient Monuments

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

On 18 August 1882, Sir
John Lubbock , mp for the University of London, finally persuaded
Parliament to pass the very first Ancient
Monuments Bill, designed to put an end to the continued destruction of our past.
In this centenary year.
Malcolm Billings looks at the story behind the Bill and the history of the In-pectorate of Ancient
Monuments,agovernment body dedicated to the preservation of our heritage.
Readers MICHAEL DEACON and MICHAEL GOLDIF Producer
CHRISTOPHER STONE

Contributors

Unknown:
John Lubbock
Unknown:
Malcolm Billings
Readers:
Michael Deacon
Readers:
Michael Goldif
Producer:
Christopher Stone
Source: Radio Times

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