Behind Closed Doors: Plymouth catacombs

Beneath the historic backstreets of the Barbican in Plymouth, lies a subterranean cemetery.

The catacombs were never used to bury any bodies, and they're now undergoing a remarkable restoration. It's all the work of property developers Terry Coxon and Andy Ellis.

Damp and mould has been a problem for developers Terry and Andy. Credit: ITV News West Country

The catacombs were built beneath Holy Trinity church, which was demolished many years ago - it was bombed out during the blitz. But this space underneath, survived.

A plan showing the catacombs under Holy Trinity church.

Over the years it's been put to many uses - a bacon factory, a print works - and Terry and Andy have quite a job on their hands turning it into a cosy home:

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