Join Robert as he meets up with Richard Wright to delve into the fascinating history of the Navvies who built the Woodhead Railway Tunnel along the TPT in the Peak District .
Richard Wright, a Trustee of the Friends of the TPT and author of a paper on the Lost Navvies of Woodhead Tunnel, shares his extensive research on the lives and labours of these remarkable workers .
During the podcast you will learn about the origins of the Navvies, the skills they brought to their challenging and often perilous work, and the social and economic conditions that drove many to this line of work . The podcast will also discuss their living conditions and the enduring impact they had on the country's infrastructure, with anecdotes and lesser-known facts about their incredible achievements .
This episode promises to be an insightful and engaging exploration of the Navvies' contributions to railway history and their legacy.
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