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St Helens to Knutsford
Episode 4 of 20
Michael Portillo journeys around north west Britain. Michael begins in Merseyside, where he feels the heat of modern glassmaking in St Helens.
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.
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Thu 7 Sep 201715:45
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