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Harbouring History

Episode 5 of 6

Julia Bradbury follows the trail of Britain's lost rail empire on a line from Weymouth and across the unique coastal features of Chesil Beach and Portland.

The backstreets of Weymouth seem an unlikely spot to explore railway history, but Julia discovers there was once a short railway that ran south from Weymouth and across the unique coastal features of Chesil Beach and Portland. The walk is the ideal platform for learning about the history of Portland Harbour and the tied isle's most famous export, Portland stone.

29 minutes

Last on

Wed 19 Nov 202519:30
BBC Four

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Credits

PresenterJulia Bradbury
Series ProducerOwen Rodd
Executive ProducerEric Harwood

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  • Thu 30 Oct 200820:30
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  • Thu 30 Oct 200823:40
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  • Fri 31 Oct 200803:35
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