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S2 E4 Wigan Pier

Documentary

12+

43 minutes

21 Nov 2020

Tony travels along the first 50 miles of the iconic Liverpool-Leeds canal to Wigan Pier, uncovering some extraordinary Georgian and Victorian stories along the way.

Season 2, 6 Episodes

Walking Through History - The Path To Stonehenge

The Path To Stonehenge,

Walking from the stone circles of Avebury to Stonehenge, Tony explores the connections between Europe's finest collection of Neolithic monuments.

Walking Through History - Romans In The Lakes

Romans In The Lakes,

The Lake District is one of the country's most popular destinations - but few see how the conquering Roman army made their mark on the stunning landscape.

Walking Through History - Smuggler's Cornwall

Smuggler's Cornwall,

Tony takes in a stretch of the beautiful Cornish coast, discovering the history of smuggling - the biggest industry in the area back in the 18th century.

Walking Through History - Wigan Pier

Tony travels along the first 50 miles of the iconic Liverpool-Leeds canal to Wigan Pier, uncovering some extraordinary Georgian and Victorian stories along the way.

Walking Through History - The Dark Age Of Northumbria

The Dark Age Of Northumbria,

Tony sets out on the trail of St Cuthbert across the ancient kingdom of Northumbria stretching across its 7th-century extent from Edinburgh to York.

Walking Through History - North Norfolk

Tony takes in the wonderful seascapes of the North Norfolk coast, determined to uncover how it remained so unchanged through the Victorian age of industry.

Details

Walking Through History

Documentary

12+

2 Seasons

43 minutes

Tony Robinson embarks on spectacular walks through some of Britain's most historic landscapes in search of the richest stories from our country's past.

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