Historian Dr. Onyeka Nubia gets to grips with the story of Victorian Britain, visiting a different area of the country in each edition.
Where to Watch Walking Victorian Britain • Season 1
6 Episodes
Birmingham
E1
BirminghamDuring the Victorian age, Birmingham became known as "the city of a thousand trades". Through developments in transport and great institutions an influential modern city was born.
Liverpool
E2
LiverpoolDr Onyeka Nubia explores Liverpool, which was once the most important port in the Victorian world as it connected Victorian Britain to the Empire and the world beyond.
Nottingham
E3
NottinghamWhile in Nottingham, Dr Onyeka visits Nottinghamshire County jail, where he discovers extreme forms of punishment. He also explores the lace industry.
Edinburgh
E4
EdinburghDr Onyeka travels through Edinburgh, exploring the city's Old Town, including the first medical school in the country. He learns how overcrowding led to disease, fires and building collapse, which led to the establishment of the New Town.
London
E5
LondonAs Dr Onyeka ventures through parts of London, which can be seen as the heart of Victorian Britain, he learns how Victorian Londoners spent their spare time - from respectable activities through to more seedy entertainments.
Lancashire and West Yorkshire
E6
Lancashire and West YorkshireDr Onyeka visits Lancashire and West Yorkshire to learn how, during the 19th century, finished cotton became Britain's greatest export.
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