Hand Drawn History

  Discover how Dr. Beeching’s 1963 report led to major changes in Britain’s railways! This video explains the impact of his report with simple and engaging drawings. Learn about this crucial piece of railway history by watching the full video:

In this clip, we talk about the Thames Tunnel, which was the first tunnel ever built under a river that ships could sail on. This amazing engineering project was very important for the British railway system and showed how creative and determined the engineers were at the time. The story of the Thames Tunnel is an important part of transportation history, highlighting the challenges and successes of its construction. Join us as we look at this key moment in railway history and its influence on future tunnel projects and railway growth.