Great Continental Railway Journeys (2012)
Michael Portillo travels on the great train routes of Europe, as he retraces the journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide.
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1. London to Monte Carlo2012-11-08 · 1h 0mLeaving London behind, armed with his 1913 railway guide, Michael Portillo follows the most popular route of the Edwardian traveller through France. His first stop is Paris, where
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2. Hungary to Austria2012-11-15 · 1h 0mSteered by his 1913 railway guide, on this journey Michael Portillo explores the once-great empire of Austria-Hungary, domain of the famous Habsburg monarchs. Starting in Budapest,
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3. Berlin to the Rhein2012-11-22 · 1h 0mMichael begins this journey in Berlin, the capital of Germany, which at the beginning of the 20th century was a powerhouse of science and technology. Led by his 1913 railway guide,
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4. Switzerland2012-11-29 · 1h 0mMichael Portillo uses George Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide to explore Switzerland, whose remarkable railways helped make it a favourite with Edwardian tourists. He begins in
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5. Amsterdam to Northern France2012-12-06 · 1h 0mMichael Portillo uses George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide to explore the dazzling cities of the pre-war Low Countries before tasting the delicacies of Brussels. He the
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