The Past at Work
Series Overview
The birth and development of the Industrial Revolution is explored by visiting factories, mines, and other industrial relics where the modern world was made -- not by statesmen and philosophers, but by men, women and children with dirt on their hands.
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
1980 – 1980
Premiered: 25/03/1980
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Railway Mania”
Anthony Burton travels from York through Leeds and Harrogate to discover more about Britain's industrial past and the role of railway companies in the 19th Century. Along the way, he finds out about the dark and dangerous work of tunnelling, the different classes of passenger coaches and the grandeur of railway hotels.
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Cast & Creators
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Keith Wilton
Michael Garrod
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Keith Wilton
Editor
Michael Garrod
Producer
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What is The Past at Work about?
The birth and development of the Industrial Revolution is explored by visiting factories, mines, and other industrial relics where the modern world was made -- not by statesmen and philosophers, but by men, women and children with dirt on their hands.
How many seasons does The Past at Work have?
The Past at Work comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Past at Work?
Key cast members in The Past at Work include Anthony Burton.
Who created or directed The Past at Work?
The Past at Work was developed and directed by Not specified.