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Village of Death

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When bubonic plague reached the Derbyshire village of Eyam in 1665, it struck with a vengeance. But instead of running away. the villagers stayed put in self-imposed quarantine to prevent the pestilence spreading. Nearly all of them died ... Phil Smith examines the story of their heroism - and its ultimate irony. Producer Liz Jensen BBC Birmingham
(Re-broadcast tomorrow at 4.5pm) HEAR THIS! page 26

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Presenter:
Phil Smith
Producer:
Liz Jensen
Source: Radio Times

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