Great British Railway Journeys | Series 2 Episode 18 | Canterbury to Margate

Great British Railway Journeys | Series 2 Episode 18 | Canterbury to Margate Michael Portillo continues his scenic journey through Kent, travelling from London Bridge to Hastings with his faithful Bradshaw’s Victorian Railway Guidebook in hand, uncovering how the railways shaped this historic corner of Britain. In this episode, Michael learns how Canterbury Cathedral was saved during the devastating Baedeker raids of World War II, heads out whelk fishing in the harbour town of Whitstable, and dives into the Victorian origins of seaside swimming in Margate. For more episodes of Great Railway Journeys, subscribe! 👉 bit.ly/GreatRailwayJourneysTV