Dan also looks into the stories of the people who inspired and designed the canals in Georgian and Victorian Britain – famous names like Josiah Wedgwood, Thomas Brindley, Thomas Telford – and the armies of humble navvies who did the dirty work.
He said: “Thank goodness the industrial pioneers of 250 years ago built canals! Although their intention as transport motorways was largely short-lived, it’s hard to imagine our nation without them, such has been their transformation into wellbeing refuges and nature havens.
“It’s been fascinating to see, first-hand, the work that that goes into keeping their history alive and their heritage thriving, ensuring these national treasures continue to be around for generations to come.”
The film is available now on History Hit, the streaming service and podcast network founded by Dan. Thanks to the CRT, use the exclusive discount code CANALS for a full month’s free subscription.
