Once Britain
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Once Britain explores the rise and fall of Britain’s industrial heartland. From the factories that once employed thousands to the towns and cities built around coal, steel, textiles, shipbuilding, engineering and motor manufacturing, we uncover the stories behind the places that helped shape modern Britain. These were once thriving centres of industry — powerful, prosperous and full of life. But as industries declined, factories closed and jobs disappeared, many were left to face a very different future. Through documentary-style storytelling, Once Britain looks back at Britain’s industrial past: how these places rose, what made them successful, why they declined, and what remains today. From forgotten factories to fallen industrial capitals, this is the story of the Britain that once was. Subscribe and discover the places, industries and communities that built Britain — and the stories of how they were lost.
