Fred Dibnah's Industrial Age (1999)
Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage.
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Episode 1 - Wind, Water & Steam
Release Date: 1999-02-18Probing the roots of Britain's rich industrial heritage, Fred Dibnah digs deep into the archives to present this highly-informative series. Beginning with a look at the early use of wind and water power, Fred traces the development of the steam engine and visits a man who has built a windmill in his own back garden. He then sets off in search of early beam engines that are still functioning today.
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Episode 2 - Mills & Factories
Release Date: 1999-02-25This programme traces the development of Britain's textile industry from the picturesque Scottish countryside of New Lanark to the urban mill town of Burnley.
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Episode 3 - Iron and Steel
Release Date: 1999-03-04Fred traces the development of the production of iron and steel, beginning his journey at Ironbridge. Travelling throughout Britain, he concludes his journey in Sheffield, the home of steel.
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Episode 4 - Mining
Release Date: 1999-03-11Documentary series celebrating Britain's rich industrial heritage, presented by Fred Dibnah. This programme takes a look at mining.
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Episode 5 - Railways
Release Date: 1999-03-18Fred Dibnah visits the North East, which is rich in railway history, and gets to ride on the footplate and stoke the boiler of a Black Five at Llangollen Railway.
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Episode 6 - Ships & Engineering
Release Date: 1999-03-25This programme looks at the age of shipbuilding, examining the skills of engineers who turned Britain into one of the foremost manufacturing nations.