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The Manor Reborn

The Manor Reborn

Description: This four-part series explores the process involved in bringing a historic property back to life. The property in question is the 500-year-old Avebury Manor in Wiltshire, which a team of historians, experts and volunteers works to refurbish. The project considers the story of Britain across five centuries, exploring a range of craft and furniture-making skills and reveals the invention of "the home." Once fully restored, the house will be one of only a few National Trust properties open to the public where they are able to touch and explore all aspects of the manor.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2011
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 4
First episode air date: November 24, 2011
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