Canals: The Making of a Nation

2015 | 1 seasons | 6 episodes | 0.0 ★ (0)

Canals: The Making of a Nation
  • Overview

    Liz McIvor looks at who built the nation's canal network, who funded it, those who worked on it and how they were regenerated following WWII.

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  • First Air Date

    28 August 2015

  • Last Air Date

    28 August 2015

  • Creator
  • Stars

    Liz McIvor

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