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Why are we so fascinated by ghost towns?

From war to industrial accidents - we're often drawn to places that have been abandoned. What is it about ghost towns that intrigues us? Featuring Dr Katy Layton-Jones.

Made by BBC Ideas in partnership with The Open University

Made by Preston Street Films, originally published on 27 July 2021

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