They Destroyed Britain To Build This Railway | Walking Britain's Lost Railways | Documentary

To build the Great Central Railway, Victorian engineers destroyed 1300 homes and a church. This high-speed line was a marvel, and today its tunnels and stations are reborn as secret car testing tracks, a bowling alley, and a heritage railway. Walking Britain's Lost Railways S03 E04 0:00 - A Victorian HS2 And The Great Central Railway 4:42 - Inside The Lost Nottingham Victoria Station 8:31 - The Dream Of A Victorian Channel Tunnel 10:50 - The Railway's Secret WWII Bomb Factory 14:46 - Rebuilding The Railway The Reunification Project 19:43 - The Vision For A Quadruple Track Mainline 24:21 - A Gentleman's Railway For Hunting And Royalty 30:52 - From A Lost Station To A Bowling Alley 37:02 - A Secret Car Testing Track In A Railway Tunnel 42:12 - The Legacy Of A Railway Ahead Of Its Time History obsessed? Dive into Banijay History’s latest videos for your fix of the most captivating tales from the past. Your next historical adventure awaits! 🏰📜    • Portsmouth's Military Legacy | Britain's M...      • The Carnegie Brothers’ Feud Over Steel | A...      • The Rise of Heinz | American Dynasty   Join Rob Bell as he uncovers the hidden stories of Britain's lost railways, exploring the landscapes and histories shaped by a vanished network. This series goes beyond trains, delving into the nation's past, the transformative impact of the railways, and the new worlds born from their remnants. It's a journey through the tracks that once connected the heart of Great Britain. Journey through history with Walking Britain's Lost Railways and more. Explore our playlists to rediscover the forgotten tracks, stories, and landscapes of Britain's railway heritage.    • Playlist      • Ancient Egypt | Banijay History      • Mythical Beasts | Documentary | Banijay Hi...   Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our YouTube channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond. Subscribe to our channel today and be the first to watch our full-length history documentaries and historical TV series. Don't miss out on the best historical TV shows and history documentaries – click on this link    / @banijayhistory   to subscribe now! #documentaries #historydocumentary #historychannel Uncover the stories that shaped our world. Watch our best videos now on Banijay History! 📜🌍    • Nazi Gold in Bavarian Alps - Hunting Nazi ...      • The Evidence of Noah's Ark - Forbidden His...      • Vatican Secrets Revealed - Forbidden Histo...   Do you enjoy fascinating stories from history? Then our Crime channel has just what you need! Check out our top picks from Banijay Crime for a deep dive into the most captivating tales. 🕵️‍♂️🔍    • Married to a CIA Hitman? | Who The BLEEP D...      • Jermaine Wright’s Fight for Freedom | Deat...      • How Mark Hofmann Fooled Everyone | Who The...   Ready to explore beyond just history? Dive deeper with Banijay and uncover the stories that shape our world. Your adventure across genres starts here! 🌍🔬📜    / @banijayscience      / @banijaybluelight      / @banijayengine      / @britishhomeshub      / @banijayreality      / @banijaydocumentaries      / @banijaywild      / @banijayadventure      / @banijayfood      / @thelaughtrackofficial      / @banijaycrime      / @banijaydeals      / @banijayart