Objects and Heirlooms

Tracing Your Roots by BBC

Oct 12, 201028:04Society & Culture

The last programme of the series ties in with the History of the World in 100 Objects. Sally Magnusson and resident genealogist Nick Barratt track down the stories behind fascinating objects and family heirlooms. All the...

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