Villages by the Sea
St Bees
Season 5 Episode 6 of 6
On the edge of Cumbria's Lake District, archaeologist Ben Robinson finds evidence of early pilgrimage at a remarkable Norman priory at St Bees. In a 500-year-old house in the village, he examines a wall mural that proves it was the birthplace of an important Elizabethan archbishop, and uncovers layers of change and intrigue at the historic St Bees School while exploring a secret staircase
Villages by the Sea airs on BBC Two Wales at 8:30 AM, Friday 10 January. (Subtitles, repeat, sign language, finale, series.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Ben Robinson
Presenter
Theo Williams
Series Producer
Pam Cavannagh
Executive Producer
Dympna Jackson
Executive Producer