The ever intrepid Dan Snow heads to the southwest of Britain to uncover the region's historical gems. These include a Benedictine Abbey that was dissolved during Henry VIII's reign, tunnels beneath the city of Exeter and Nothe Fort in Weymouth, built in the late 19th century.
Up Next in Season 1
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The Channel Islands: Guernsey
Dan's on the road again. This time he's in Guernsey, an island rich in history and within sight of the French coast. From the house of the exiled, 19th century French writer Victor Hugo to the extensive, underground, concrete tunnels constructed by the Germans during World War Two, join Dan as he...
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Saint Helena
They needed a prison for the most dangerous man in the World. Napoleon had seized supreme power in France. He’d marched his armies from Portugal to Moscow. But now he was a prisoner. His captors needed a prison from which escape was unthinkable. Their answer lay in the South Atlantic. A scrap of ...
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A Tour of The Wings Museum in West Su...
The Wings Museum’s unique collection and style makes it a must-see attraction for any World War Two enthusiast.
