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How Did Trains Transform What We Eat? | Full Steam Ahead EP3

This time, the team find out how the railways transformed the British diet, rescuing a nation that was struggling to feed itself. Putting theory into practice, Alex and Peter load a flock of sheep onto a train, discovering how the mass transportation of livestock by rail transformed the quality and quantity of meat available to Victorian consumers. This new capability gave birth to the traditional British roast.

English
  • Originally Aired August 13, 2020
  • Runtime 58 minutes
  • Created March 14, 2024 by
    Jaydee61
  • Modified March 15, 2024 by
    Jaydee61