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London Victoria to Abbey Wood
Episode 8 of 25
Michael Portillo learns how Victorian fire fighters liked a tipple and discovers how even 19th-century sewage pumps were a celebration of design.
Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with his copy of Bradshaw's Handbook, he travels the length and breadth of the British Isles to see what of Bradshaw's World remains. Michael is travelling port to port, from the centuries old naval hub of Portsmouth to the historic Grimsby docks. He learns how volunteer Victorian fire fighters liked a tipple, discovers how even 19th-century sewage pumps were a celebration of design and puts in a shift at the oldest fish market in Britain.
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Wed 9 Sep 2015
16:45
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Michelle Heeley |
| Director | Cassie Farrell |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
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