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Open Country: British Raj in the Peak District

British Raj in the Peak District

03/04/2014

BBC Radio 4 - Open Country, British Raj in the Peak District

Helen Mark discovers Indian heritage amongst the hills of the Peak District National Park.

Helen Mark travels with National Park Ranger Chamu Kuppuswamy as they discover the Indian heritage tucked amongst the wild hills of the Peak District National Park.

We might think we know the Peak District quite well, but in reality it has many secrets and many stories still to tell, such as its connection with British Imperial India. Helen Mark travels with National Park Ranger Chamu Kuppuswamy as they discover the Indian heritage tucked amongst the wild hills of The Peak District National Park.

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