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Saving Britain's Past

Episode 1: The City

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Series charting the development of the conservation movement in Britain since the Second World War. Architectural critic Tom Dyckhoff describes how Bath, widely regarded as Britain's most beautiful city, was almost destroyed by Hitler's bombs, before narrowly escaping further damage from developers. Plus, a look at the birth of the listings system. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Tom Dyckhoff
Executive Producer:
Basil Comely

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