Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This week we look at some quirky old routes that may or may not have been part of an attempt to avoid circumnavigating Cornwall and Devon. Be it abandoned canals, Roads and Railways.

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Credits (Public domain if not stated):

Filter: Snowman Digital and Beachfront B-Roll


Maps: Google Maps
Maps: National Library of Scotland
Maps: OS Maps. Media License.

Credits:
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Stock Footage: Storyblocks
Music: Storyblocks
Music: Epidemicsound

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
01:10 The M5
01:29 The Railways
02:43 Water
06:55 More Water
12:13 Medieval
12:46 The Romans
15:47 Neolithic