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Michael Wood's Story of England

Henry VIII to the Industrial Revolution (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV Episode | 58 min | Documentary
The tale reaches the dramatic events of Henry VIII's Reformation and the battles of the English Civil War. We track Kibworth's 17th century dissenters, travel on the Grand Union Canal and meet an 18th century feminist writer from Kibworth ...See moreThe tale reaches the dramatic events of Henry VIII's Reformation and the battles of the English Civil War. We track Kibworth's 17th century dissenters, travel on the Grand Union Canal and meet an 18th century feminist writer from Kibworth who was a pioneer of children's books. The story of a young highwayman transported to Australia comes alive as his living descendents come back to the village to uncover their roots. Lastly, the Industrial Revolution comes to the village with framework knitting factories, changing the village and its people forever. See less
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Michael Wood
Cinematographer
Peter Harvey
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Updated Oct 20, 2010
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Oct 20, 2010 (United Kingdom)

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