Maps of Britain — Season 1, Episode 6: The Coastal Map of Britain
Documentary • 45 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
The rise and fall of the UK's greatest ports, from the first international traders arriving on the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, through the arrival of the Romans, Elizabeth I's extension of British territory, and the huge impact of the tea trade and the Industrial Revolution
About Maps of Britain
Britain is connected by miles of roads, canals, and railway. This series explores the history of how we get around this ancient island.