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The Great British Story: A People's History

Series looking at history through the eyes of ordinary people. Rulers and royals, lords and ladies have all had their say down the centuries, what were the last 1,600 years like for everyday Britons?

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  • Episode 8: Modern Britain — Modern Britain

    Duration: 2:11
  • Episode 7: Industry and Empire — Industry and Empire

    Duration: 1:56
  • Episode Six: The Age of Revolution

    Duration: 1:18
  • Episode 5: Lost Worlds and New Worlds

    Duration: 2:07
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  • The Great British Story at Mount Stewart, County Down

  • The Great British Story at the Riverside Museum and the Tall Ship Glenlee, Glasgow

  • The Great British Story at St Fagans: National History Museum near Cardiff.

  • The Great British Story at the Museum of Liverpool, photos by Sujith Ganegoda

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