The myth and memory of Waterloo
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The Battle of Waterloo
In the 20s and 30s, false relics are being manufactured in Britain. They're shipped to Waterloo, buried briefly, dug up and sold back to British tourists. The village of Waterloo itself is described as 'a tiny rundown village' It becomes a very successful town that runs off battlefield tourism. This episode is brought to you by Relief Band.
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