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Secrets of the Railway That Changed the World

Secrets of the Railway That Changed the World

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 In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast we look at how a small stretch of railway changed everything, propelling mankind into the modern world. The Liverpool to Manchester line transformed travel, time itself, and reshaped society. Yet behind the triumph lay plenty of challenges, danger, and even death… Cast List: Claire Barratt: Industrial Heritage Engineer Dr Susan Major: Railway Historian Guy Walters: Author & Historian Tim Dunn: Railway Historian Dominic Selwood: Historian & Journalist Bob Gwynne: Curator, National Railway Museum Paul O’Donnell: Railway Trust, Liverpool to Manchester Anthony Dawson: Railway Historian Nigel Jones: Author & Historian Mark Cozens: Ranger, Risley Moss Dr Michael Bailey: Railway Historian Simon Holroyd: Engineering Manager, National Railway Museum Erin Beester: Researcher, Manchester Science & Industry Museum Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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