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Archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals the story of this Devon coastal gem鈥檚 transformation from fishing village to romantic Victorian seaside resort.

Archaeologist Ben Robinson reveals the story of this Devon coastal gem鈥檚 transformation from fishing village to romantic Victorian seaside resort.

Our coastal villages are often seen as remote places for retreat and relaxation. However, they have often been on the front line of history - from the arrival of Christianity to battles with neighbours and nature, from slave trading to the birth of modern tourism.

Thanks to a powerful and pioneering woman, Clovelly found itself at the forefront of the Victorian seaside holiday revolution. Even today cars are banned and the village is privately owned, helping to preserve it as a reminder of a bygone age.

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  • Poppy Ackroyd

    The Calm Before

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Presenter Ben Robinson
Producer Jo Horsey
Director Jo Horsey
Executive Producer Tony Parker
Executive Producer Diana Hare

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