hidden europe 24
Of turrets and towers
by Nicky Gardner
Picture above:
Towers that symbolise the power of finance and commerce at Canary Wharf in London (photo by hidden europe).
Summary
From radio towers in Moscow, to the ancient pigeon towers of Isfahan, towers are things to be celebrated and explored. We look at some of Europe's finest, and take a close look at towers along the route of the Great Western Railway from London to Penzance.
Join us as we visit an archipelago of islands in the Atlantic off the southwest coast of England. The Isles of Scilly are a remarkable outpost - lush, verdant and, at their best, almost Caribbean in demeanour.
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