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A Shoddy History
What’s the origin of the word ‘shoddy’? Dr Joanna Cohen of Queen Mary University of London explains how a cheap fabric from Yorkshire came to play a part in the American Civil War.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Unknown | Lucy Monkman |
| Presenter | Joanna Cohen |
| Series Producer | Andrew Lockyer |
| Executive Producer | Tanya Hudson |
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