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Episode Commentary – Series 13, Episode 3 (Manchester)

This week, Time Team steps into recent history to investigate the site of Manchester's first cotton mill. The mill, built by Richard Arkwright, is symbolic of the technological advances of the Industrial Revolution that transformed the landscape of England's north, from rural towns to bustling cities.

In our exclusive commentary, Stewart Ainsworth takes us on a trip down memory lane, as he shares his own personal memories of growing up in a northern mill community.

What's more we have a new rivalry forming within the team, as the proud Yorkshireman Stewart takes on Lancashire lass, Dani Wootton! Ultimately, though, they both enjoy reminiscing about cogs, clogs and the charabanc...

Watch the full episode on Time Team Classics:    • Rubble At The Mill (Manchester) | Ser...  

Read the excavation report, courtesy of Wessex Archaeology: https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/our-work...




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