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Lucinda Lambton's Hidden Treasures 2nd of 5 -- The Coffin Works [15min]

Lucinda Lambton finds some magical sights in extraordinary places. In the heart of bustling Birmingham there's a Victorian factory, once famous for its shrouds and coffin-fittings, that has defied the march of time. Wikipedia describes Lambton as "a British writer, photographer, television presenter and producer. She specialises in taking a quirky view of architectural history."
Read entire article at BBC Radio 4 "Hidden Treasures"