My Classical Favourites - Simon Thurley

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This week's guest is Simon Thurley - historian, writer, broadcaster and Chief Executive of English Heritage. He talks to Sarah Walker about the pleasures and challenges of conserving the nation's heritage, his early work as Curator of Historic Royal Palaces, his childhood, his attitude towards the teaching of history and of course the music that he loves. Sarah concludes by choosing a piece of music specially for him, based on his choices during the week.

Published on Friday, 18th July 2014.

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