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Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence follow history鈥檚 story-laden lines and linkages. Take HS2 from London鈥檚 graveyards to discover cross-dressing Welshmen rioting over new toll roads.

Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence follow history鈥檚 lines and linkages to uncover connections and compelling stories.

As the new HS2 rail link between London and Birmingham begins its first construction phase, Tom joins the railway archaeologists who鈥檝e been excavating one of London鈥檚 ancient graveyards along the new line.

And, further down the communications corridor, the programme explores the history of protest in the face of transport progress.

Also, with centuries-old woodlands being displaced by new roads and railways, we look at Britain鈥檚 ancient sylvan history.

Producer: Alison Vernon-Smith
A Pier production for 成人论坛 Radio 4

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28 minutes

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Thu 4 Jul 2019 20:00

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  • Tue 8 Jan 2019 15:30
  • Thu 4 Jul 2019 20:00

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