S3: North of England | Local Heroes
Adam Hart-Davis recalls William Sturgeon's inventing the electric motor and James Nasmyth's steam hammer Adam also sees Joseph Paxton's inspiration for Crystal Palace and looks at the Manchester desk at which Ernest Rutherford worked on atomic structure.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 28'59''
- Broadcast year: 1998
Curriculum Connection
- Science
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: Local Heroes
- Series: 3
- Episode: North of England
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