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The ‘amazing’ paintings of Longthorpe Tower
The remarkable medieval iconography lost for centuries and re-discovered by chance.
The medieval paintings inside Longthorpe Tower in Peterborough are regarded as among the best examples of their kind in Europe.
But for centuries they were hidden and only re-discovered by chance.
Nick Carter hears about the building’s history and the special treasures inside.
(Photo credit: BBC)
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