Birchington-on-Sea to Whitstable
Michael Portillo鈥檚 railway exploration of the Channel coastline and Thames estuary via Calais has reached the Isle of Thanet. Flat and temperate, it is excellent terrain for growing.
Michael Portillo鈥檚 railway exploration of the Channel coastline and Thames estuary via Calais has reached the Isle of Thanet. Flat and temperate, it is excellent terrain for growing.
From Herne Bay, Michael heads for the Reculver Towers, remnants of a Saxon church established in the seventh century. At Blean Woods, Michael explores one of the largest areas of ancient woodland in Britain.
The fishing port of Whitstable is Michael鈥檚 next stop. Famed for its oysters, the town has become a foodie destination.
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A collection of programmes from the 麻豆社 archives on the beauty of steam locomotives.