Great British Railway Journeys

Season 7, Episode 4

Episode Title: St Helens to Knutsford

Air Date: 2016-01-07

Overview:

St Helens to Knutsford Steered by his Bradshaw's guide, Michael begins this leg of his journey in Merseyside, where he feels the heat of modern glassmaking in St Helens. He discovers how the techniques invented in the Victorian era to construct buildings such as the Crystal Palace have evolved and are powering a new architectural revolution.