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Villages by the Sea
Season 4 • Episode 8 • Porthgain
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Villages by the Sea Season 4, Episode 8: Porthgain
Ben Robinson unearths the past of Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, built for its industry exporting slate, then brickwork, then finally stone used for the nation’s roads. Watch Villages by the Sea Season 4, Episode 8 Porthgain in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Villages by the Sea Season 4, Episode 8 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Seaton Sluice
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Porthgain
Ben Robinson unearths the past of Porthgain, Pembrokeshire, built for its industry exporting slate, then brickwork, then finally stone used for the nation’s roads.
28 min
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