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Tower of London
John Pitman presents a profile of a day in the Tower of London. Twelve thousand tourists visit the Tower every day, guided by the famous 'beefeaters' - ex-soldiers who describe the venue's sometimes gruesome history.
First transmitted in 1985.
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Tourists at the Tower: Where Monarchs Lived - and Died
Duration: 01:24
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Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | John Pitman |
Broadcasts
- Fri 29 Mar 1985 21:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Mon 16 Jun 1986 21:55ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Mon 24 Mar 2025 19:00
- Tue 25 Mar 2025 01:20
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