Rise, Power, Ruin: A Family History of the Industrial Revolution | Trailer

Three families. One revolution. A lifetime of consequences. 

A story of skill and sacrifice in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Historian Alice Loxton joins host and genealogist Jen Baldwin to trace three families whose lives were shaped by one of history’s greatest transformations. At Ironbridge Gorge, industry creates opportunity, security and prosperity. But what happens when change begins to leave communities behind? 

Listen to episode 1 from 1 September.

Host: Jen Baldwin 

Researchers: Jen Baldwin  

Guest: Alice Loxton 

Editor: Caroline Harrower 

Script editors: Niall Cullen, Daisy Goddard, and Madeleine Gilbert 

Producers: Madeleine Gilbert, Ellie Ayton, and James Plumb 

Designer: Michael McCosh 

Social media: Sarah Cornes, Thomas Davis, and Ellie Ayton 

Executive Producers: Helen Kaye and Steve James 

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