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Walking Victorian Britain

Walking Victorian Britain is a TV show on Channel 5. Historian Dr Onyeka Nubia examines the history of Victorian Britain by visiting various regions to better understand this period's complex history, which included societal changes, technological advancement, and injustice. The program has been available since 2023. A total of 6 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2024.

Last broadcast:17/04/2024 at 20:00

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Walking Victorian Britain

17/04/2024

Series 1, Episode 4 - Edinburgh

Dr Onyeka travels through Edinburgh exploring the city's Old Town and its history.

Series 1

Series 1, Episode 3 - Nottingham

10/04/2024

Dr Onyeka visits Nottinghamshire Countyjail, and discovers extreme forms of punishment.

Series 1, Episode 2 - Liverpool

03/04/2024

Dr Onyeka Nubia explores Liverpool, once the most important port in the Victorian world.

Series 1, Episode 1 - Birmingham

27/03/2024

Onyeka explores Birmingham - the city ofathousand trades, and a great modern city.

Series 1, Episode 6 - Lancashire and West Yorkshire

08/12/2023

Onyeka visits Lancashire and West Yorkshire to learn how important cotton was to Britain.

Series 1, Episode 5

07/12/2023

Dr Onyeka explores London, learning how the Victorians spent their leisure time.

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