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Railways: The Making of a Nation

Railways: The Making of a Nation

Genres

Documentary

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Historian Liz McIvor explores how Britain's expanding rail network was the spark to a social revolution, starting in the 1800s and continuing through to modern times.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

26 December 2024

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Liz McIvor

Liz McIvor

Self - Presenter

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