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Waterside and Ingleton Viaduct

A concise history of British railway from the boom of the 1840s to the demise in the 1960s all captured in a visceral flight around two stunning, landmark viaducts. Discover the story of the Waterside Viaduct, a relic of Britain's Victorian railway mania. Built amidst frenzied competition, it witnessed the boom and bust of speculative investment, duplications, and inefficiency. Explore how this engineering marvel — and its bizarre cousin at Ingleton — shaped a chaotic era. A haunting glimpse into a bygone age of ambition and failure. Paul Chowdhry narrates.

English
  • Originally Aired January 7, 2025
  • Runtime 5 minutes
  • Network Sky History
  • Created May 19, 2025 by
    l0s3r
  • Modified May 19, 2025 by
    l0s3r