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Living on the Past

For the city of York, 1984 was a year to remember. In May Prince Charles opened its newest attraction, the Jorvik Viking Centre. Two months later it nearly lost its oldest one when York Minster's south transept was gutted by fire. This film, shot before and after the fire, looks at the problems of conserving the whole city within its medieval walls. York people are possessively proud of their ancient city, but they want modem amenities like everyone else, and they are obliged to accommodate an ever-increasing army of tourists.

English
  • Originally Aired April 4, 1985
  • Runtime 40 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
  • Notes Is the series finale
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