Tony Robinson's Museum of Us
Series 1
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Network: Channel 4
Season aired: 2022-10-17
Overview
Sir Tony Robinson and an expert design team help groups of residents explore their own street's history, as they unearth surprising stories and hidden treasures.
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Episodes · 4
Bristol
Bristol: The residents of Hebron Road discover links to the local chocolate and tobacco factories.
Birmingham
Tony and the team help the diverse community of Somerset Road in Handsworth, Birmingham, to create a pop-up museum celebrating the history of their street. Residents from as far afield as Poland and Jamaica share their stories of coming to the UK, and links are uncovered between Somerset Road, the jewellery trade, and the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution.
Aberystwyth
The residents of Portland Street in Aberystwyth, Wales, find out about the street's maritime traditions and discover a little-known LGBTQ+ icon from the past.
Norwich
In Norwich, the residents of Calvert Street discover ancient finds and are inspired by a mysterious group of Flemish immigrants.
