Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments

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Fred Dibnah looks at some of the great achievements in civil engineering.

Forts and Castles: Episode Image
Episode 1Forts and Castles

Fred Dibnah examines the development of castles, from early Iron Age forts to secret tunnels used during World War II, visiting Warwick and Hadrian's Wall.

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Episode 2Houses and Palaces

Fred Dibnah celebrates the variety of Britain's houses and palaces, travelling from the grandeur of Hampton Court to a homely terrace in Beamish.

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Episode 3Places of Worship

Fred Dibnah tours places of worship, visiting Preston, home of one of Britain's tallest spires, and a Saxon church in Durham.

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Episode 4Places of Work

Fred Dibnah visits historic places of work, including one of Britain's oldest dockyards in Chatham, Kent, and the Armley Mill in Leeds.

Bridges and Tunnels: Episode Image
Episode 5Bridges and Tunnels

Fred Dibnah explores the achievements of Britain's civil engineering pioneers, visiting the Channel Tunnel, Humber Bridge and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Pleasure Palaces: Episode Image
Episode 6Pleasure Palaces

Fred Dibnah visits Britain's arts, entertainment and leisure landmarks, including the Globe Theatre, Blackpool Tower and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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