The Insanely Dangerous Job Of A 19th-Century Railway Builder | Building Ireland | Absolute History
The Industrial Revolution brought significant social and economic changes to Europe and Britain. The construction of the Cork and Bandon Railway presented substantial engineering challenges, including the need for a deep tunnel through Goggin's Hill. The Goggin's Hill tunnel, about a kilometer long, was a remarkable engineering feat of the Victorian Railway age. The construction involved blasting through rock using gunpowder, with teams of workers enduring difficult and dangerous conditions, working day and night. Join the Absolute History club to get access to exclusive member benefits! 💚    / @absolutehistory  Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis, and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. Any queries please contact: [email protected] #AbsoluteHistory
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