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TVPGHDHow the Victorians Built Britain52mHistory & Warfare
The role a former coal track played in the development of the national railway; Isambard Kingdom Brunel's bid to secure Bristol's future and his creation of the fastest engine in the world.
The role a former coal track played in the development of the national railway; Isambard Kingdom Brunel's bid to secure Bristol's future and his creation of the fastest engine in the world.
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Original Air Date: Sep 1, 2018
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
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