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Radio Sussex,05 Jun 2026,5 mins

The man-made River Arun

Secret Sussex

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From medieval merchants to 18th century engineers, Simon Furber traces the bold reshaping of the River Arun – a story of dredging, straightening and ambition that put Arundel on the maritime map. Image of the straight man-made river through Arundel courtesy of Getty Images.

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