History of the Railways
Michael LancashireA podcast with the ridiculous goal of covering the history of the railways across the world. History of the Railways is a podcast for anyone interested in railroad history. Come and join Michael Lancashire as he gets distracted, fascinated ... and yes, even sidetracked ... by stories from the railways (or railroads if you're American). Find show notes and more at historyoftherailways.com J... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentaryHistorySociety & Culture | ||||
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On the 4th July 1837, the Grand Junction Railway linked Liverpool and Manchester with Birmingham.
In this episode we:
• Take a look at some of the civil engineering works on the GJR
• Meet Thomas Brassey, who would command an international forc... more
On the 4th July 1837, Britain’s first trunk railway opened.
The Grand Junction Railway linked Liverpool and Manchester with Birmingham, and paved the way for all 3 to be connected to the capital by rail when the London & Birmingham line was fully ... more
The opening of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway is rightly considered a milestone in world history, but in truth the opening day itself was a disaster.
• It started by shooting a man in the face with a cannon
• It was the scene of protests wh... more
In part 3 of our mini-series on the L&MR, we’re working our way along the line, exploring some of the magnificent works of civil engineering on the railroad.
We'll meet George Stephenson’s resident engineers: Joseph Locke, William Allcard, and John... more
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- Excellent History
Explains the early history of the railways in an engaging and irreverent manner. Thoroughly enjoyable. Can’t wait for more.
Apple Podcasts5LW Bedtimes
United Kingdom2 years ago - What a Great Show
Thanks Michael - having listened to 11 episodes your interesting and detailed insight into this fascinating, complex, and captivating background story to the development of early railways is bang on point.
Your research is impressive and taking on the task equally s. I hope you build the following you deserve
Tim Wragby
Apple Podcasts5Tim WragbyUnited Kingdom2 years ago - Interesting start to a huge topic
The first few episodes are an interesting summary of the complex, very early history of Britain’s railway network.
There’s enough material here for years of episodes.
So far, he gets the balance between detail and the wider story very well.
Recommended.
Apple Podcasts5Lord Tantamount HorsepostureUnited Kingdom2 years ago - Brilliant!!!
One of the best History podcasts out there and I wasn’t even interested in railways at the start! Michael is entertaining, informative and engaging. I’d recommend History of the Railways to anyone who enjoys history podcasts.
Apple Podcasts5J_M_B___United Kingdom2 years ago - Excellent and absorbing
I really enjoyed these talks on the early days of railways in Britain . Easy to follow and engaging to even those with no previous interest, especially the description of the Rainhill Trials.
Looking forward to the next episodes.
Apple Podcasts5WhiffalongUnited Kingdom2 years ago
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