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Open Country: Bishop Auckland, History in Production

Bishop Auckland, History in Production

07/07/2016

BBC Radio 4 - Open Country, Bishop Auckland, History in Production

Helen Mark explores the history of Bishop Auckland as theatrical production Kynren opens.

Kynren is a dramatic production telling the story of Britain over 2,000 years. Helen Mark visits Bishop Auckland to hear from some of the local volunteers and discover its history.

'Kynren' is set across a landscaped stage which is the size of 5 football pitches and involves over 1000 local volunteers. Organizers hope that it will transform Bishop Auckland and bring many visitors to the area for years to come. The story will explore 2000 years of British history from Roman times through the Saxons and Vikings to Industrial times and beyond. Helen Mark hears from the local volunteers about what it means to them and discovers the real history behind Bishop Auckland. She visits Binchester Roman Fort, Escomb Saxon Church and the shut down collieries to see how history remains clearly written in the landscape as well as in this ambitious new production.

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