Where To Stream Railways The Making of a Nation Season 1 Episode 3

The idea of excursions to distant places became popular from the 1840s onwards, as people began taking day trips and seeing parts of the country they had never seen before. However, it wasn't all sun, sea and sand - some excursion trains were set up to satisfy the public's desire to witness public executions and bare-knuckle prize fighting; other lines transported people to enjoy horse racing and sporting events. Thousands visited resorts, spa towns and the coast, and a new wave of Victorian...