The history of the British canal and the canal boat from Roman to modern times. Includes archive film footage. Two hundred years ago the growth of Britain's waterways paved the way for the Industrial Revolution. Now they offer thousands a break from everyday life as a much loved leisure activity. this programme explores the fascinating and tradition-steeped history of canals from Roman beginnings through to the golden pre-rail age - when Birmingham alone had more canals than Venice - to the modern renaissance. Experts archive film and unique personal reminiscences... reveal the changing face of canals and the boats that worked them. [show more]
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