S1 E2 ∙ Mills and Factories ∙
Fred Dibnah meets ex-workers to discover what life was like in the textile mills and factories that thrived in Britain during the Industrial Revolution.
Fred Dibnah meets ex-workers to discover what life was like in the textile mills and factories that thrived in Britain during the Industrial Revolution.
Fred Dibnah explores the early use of wind and water power.
Fred Dibnah discovers what life was like in the textile mills and factories of Britain.
Fred Dibnah comes across a rolling mill which he remembers once operating in Bolton.
Fred Dibnah visits lead, slate, tin and coal extraction sites.
Fred Dibnah explores the development of Britain's railways.
Fred Dibnah recalls the golden age of shipbuilding, examining the skills of engineers.