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The Past at Work

The Past at Work (1980)

March. 25,1980

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The Past at Work

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

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The Past at Work

1980

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 1980

8 Episode

Episode 1 - Before the Revolution

March. 25,1980

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

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Episode 2 - Steam and the Pit

April. 01,1980

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

Episode 3 - The New Iron Age

April. 08,1980

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

Episode 4 - Spindle and Shuttle

April. 15,1980

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

Episode 5 - To Make a Teacup

April. 21,1980

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

Episode 6 - The Venice of England

April. 29,1980

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

Episode 7 - Steam on the Move

May. 06,1980

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.

Episode 8 - Railway Mania

May. 13,1980

Anthony Burton travels from York through Leeds and Harrogate to discover more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century. Along the way, he finds out about the dark and dangerous work of tunnelling, the different classes of passenger coaches and the grandeur of railway hotels.

Anthony Burton discovers more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century.