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Charlie

Charlie

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
"A History of the World - Unlocking the Midlands" : Chris Tarrant presents a programme explaining how James Brindley's invention of the narrow lock transformed the Midlands, opening it up to the world and turning Birmingham into the country's second city.

Should be worth a look.
 
Charlie said:
"A History of the World - Unlocking the Midlands" : Chris Tarrant presents a programme explaining how James Brindley's invention of the narrow lock transformed the Midlands, opening it up to the world and turning Birmingham into the country's second city.
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This program was one of 12 regional programs shown at the same time (Only the Midlands saw the canals program, other regions saw different programs)

Here is the web site linked to the program.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/

Here is the list of all the 12 programs, they all look interesting. None seem to be on iPlayer yet, but I gather they will all be added soon

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone/programmes/genres/factual/history/schedules/2010/05/17

The last show in the list, The Clock that Changed the World, looks particulary interesting.

About John Harrison, the genius clock and watch maker who was featured in the book and program Longitude (and the guy that presents it Adam Hart Davies is somewhat of a hero of mine as well).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sj1pc
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Having watched the programme about James Brindley and the canals, I'll be sure to catch the rest. I found it really interesting. Did anyone catch it?
Oh..I shall be in Somerset next week, so hope they DO put it on iPlayer.
 
I did! I found it really interesting and while watching it I found myself thinking of all the photos guilbert53 posted on the' historic photos - building the convention centre' thread.
It is funny that James Brindleys name isn't very well known considering what he achieved.
Off to Somerset? Where about?
Polly
 
I loved it and have saved it on disc as it's a programme I could watch again. I thought it was well presented and very informative but in a lively way. I will also be watching the rest.

Charlie have a great time in Somerset and have a cider for me!!
 
We staying on the Holnicote Estate, near Porlock and I'm really looking forward to it. We used to walk Horner Wood a lot when we lived near Taunton but haven't been back since. Lovely place, lots of red deer in the woods and (best of all) lovely cream teas at the cafe and Perrywinkles cottage at Selworthy.
Just the one cider is it Wendy?
 
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