Great British Railway Journeys

Season 7 Episode 4: St Helens to Knutsford

St Helens to Knutsford Steered by his Bradshaw's guide, Michael begins this leg of his journey in Merseyside, where he feels the heat of modern glassmaking in St Helens. He discovers how the techniques invented in the Victorian era to construct buildings such as the Crystal Palace have evolved and are powering a new architectural revolution.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

16

Episodes:

290

Cast:

Michael Portillo

Quality:

HD

Duration:

30 min

First Air:

2010

Rating:

7.4