Canals: The Making of a Nation
Liz McIvor looks at who built Britain's canal network, who funded it, those who worked on it and how they were regenerated following World War II.
Liz McIvor looks at who built Britain's canal network, who funded it, those who worked on it and how they were regenerated following World War II.
We hear the story of 'canal mania', a period of frenzied activity that helped develop Britain's modern financial...
This is the story of the men who built the canals, an army of hard, physical men who were capable of enduring tough...
Liz McIvor discovers how carving up the landscape in order to build canals helped further our understanding of the...
Liz McIvor tells the story of the early canal builders who struggled with the rugged terrain of England's Pennine...
Liz McIvor tells the story of the people who operated the canal boats, carrying fuel and goods around Britain and...
Liz McIvor explores the heritage of Britain's canal network. After years of decline much of the network was restored...