How the Victorians Built Britain

Season 1, Episode 3: The Making of the Modern Home

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Michael begins his journey by exploring the massive explosion in house-building in the early Victorian period. He reveals how Victorians introduced gas power to the home, transforming the kitchen, lighting, heating and even home entertainment.

All Episodes - Season 1

How Britain Got Moving
Episode 1
How Britain Got Moving
 Saving the Nation's Health
Episode 2
Saving the Nation's Health
 The Making of the Modern Home
Episode 3
The Making of the Modern Home
 The Birth of the Machines
Episode 4
The Birth of the Machines
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