The Architecture the Railways Built sees railway expert and train enthusiast Tim Dunn exploring the stunning architecture that lines the railway network. He visits stations made up of simple stone buildings, decorative Victorian grandeur, art deco masterpieces and striking glass and concrete structures created over the last few years. But Tim doesn't stop at stations. He's been … [Read more...] about The Architecture the Railways Built
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History Hunters
In a quaint English market town, father and son Dave and Steve Nuwar run military antiques business War & Son – a treasure trove where you can buy a little piece of history. Their shop is packed with fascinating items, from pieces that tell the stories of our past to unique personal collections, steeped in stories of bravery.In History Hunters, Dave and Steve travel the … [Read more...] about History Hunters
Warbird Workshop
In hangars and machine shops the length and breadth of Britain a brave bunch of engineers and aviators are battling to keep the UK's most historic warplanes in the air. From Spitfires to C47 paratroop planes, Cold War jets to helicopters, the skies of 2020 are home to a growing fleet of antique warbirds – 20th century military aircraft rebuilt or even recreated from scratch.Now … [Read more...] about Warbird Workshop
Titanic: Stories from the Deep
A ground-breaking documentary series uncovering new history from 12,000 feet deep below the Atlantic Ocean. With the use of cutting-edge technology, the unique collection of artifacts salvaged from the underwater resting site of the wreck tells us brand new stories of love, deception, fate and heroics. Each episode follows the individual journeys of these artifacts from their … [Read more...] about Titanic: Stories from the Deep
Steam Train Britain
The Age of Steam was born in Britain, it was one of the greatest technological breakthroughs the world had ever seen. It changed everything from the food we could eat to the jobs we could do and it powered Britain's rise to the summit of imperial power. It lasted 130 years and then was gone. Lines were axed and steam was replaced by diesel and electric trains. Yet out of the … [Read more...] about Steam Train Britain
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