1851

This engaging radio play, with a running time of approximately 45 minutes, follows a mother and daughter as they embark on a 12-hour train journey from Burton-in-Kendal to London in 1851 to attend The Great Exhibition. The narrative intertwines fictionalized conversations with actual excerpts from the diary of Elizabeth Briggs and her mother, Christina, offering a glimpse into early Victorian Britain. Delightfully narrated by the author and enhanced with immersive sound effects, this production brings historic social themes to life.