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Magnet Fishing

Helen Mark goes looking for treasure with magnets in Edinburgh, where a group of enthusiasts have been given permission to 'fish' the city's waterways.

Magnet fishing - using strong magnets to hunt for treasure in canals and rivers - is a craze which is growing in popularity. A group in Edinburgh have been given permission for the first time by Historic Environment Scotland to ‘fish’ the city’s waterways, and Helen Mark is there to try her hand.

Produced for Â鶹Éç Audio in Bristol by Beatrice Fenton.

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24 minutes

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Sat 10 Jul 2021 06:07

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  • Thu 8 Jul 2021 15:00
  • Sat 10 Jul 2021 06:07

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