25 MAR 2024 · In this episode, we delve into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the demise of William Huskisson, a prominent British politician whose tragic death marked a turning point in the history of the railway age.
Join me as we unravel the events leading up to that fateful day on September 15, 1830, when Huskisson's life was cut short in a calamitous encounter with a steam-powered locomotive.From his rise to prominence in British politics to his pivotal role in championing railway infrastructure as President of the Board of Trade, Huskisson's story is one of ambition, intrigue, and ultimately, tragedy.Â
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