So how did the nation's railroad network evolve, and who are the visionary figures behind its success? Click through and track the history of the British railway system. You may also like: ...
All aboard! Armed with his trusty Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo explores the UK the railways made. Uncover hidden gems and fascinating communities from across the nation.
Presenter Michael Portillo, a British journalist, travels the railways throughout England using George Bradshaw's maps to compare 1840s-era Britain to modern-day Britain. Michael Portillo starts ...