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September 15th - September 21st

From a pioneering Atlantic ocean crossing to the purchase of a British landmark, Radio 4 discovers fascinating, surprising and revealing stories from the past.

Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

This week: 15th September to 21st September

- 16th September 1620. The Mayflower sets sail from Plymouth to America
- 19th September 1960. Britain deploys it's first Traffic Wardens
- 21st September 1915. Cecil Chubb purchases Stonehenge

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