Michael reveals how Victorian engineers revolutionised public transport, with the inventions of the omnibus, the modern-day bicycle and the London Underground. Michael reveals how Victorians created ...

Michael Buerk travels around the UK to find out how so much of modern Britain was created by the Victorians, from impressive engineering projects to Summer holidays. Advertisement ...

Over the course of Queen Victoria’s reign, Britain transformed into an imperial power. Show more Over the course of Queen Victoria’s reign, Britain transformed into the world's foremost industrial and ...

A feat of Victorian engineering which influenced the modern world is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Known as the Cathedral of the Canals, the Anderton Boat Lift in Cheshire allows boats and barges ...

London (CNN) — The most disadvantaged people in the United Kingdom are no better-off than they were 15 years ago, according to a new report, which finds a “yawning gap between those who can get by and ...