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The Golden Sewer

BBC Radio 4 - Manchester: Alchemical City, The Golden Sewer

Jeanette takes listeners on a journey by rail and canal into the land of Cottonopolis.

From the site of the world's first passenger railway station, Jeanette Winterson takes listeners on a journey by rail and canal into the land of Cottonopolis.

Jeanette Winterson presents her personal exploration of the city of Manchester, from its Celtic roots to the present day and beyond. She takes to the streets of the city to tell the stories of the disparate groups and events which formed this combative and insubordinate urban centre.

Jeanette grew up in Accrington in Lancashire and regards the city of Manchester as always influencing, always transforming - an alchemical place.

The sounds of Manchester, past and present, are woven between her words and thoughts.

Episode 2: The Golden Sewer.
From the site of the world's first passenger railway station, we journey by rail and canal into the land of Cottonopolis.

Written and Presented by Jeanette Winterson

Produced by Kevin Dawson
A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Jeanette Winterson presents a personal exploration of Manchester.

Jeanette Winterson presents a personal exploration of Manchester, from its Celtic roots to the present day and beyond, recorded on the streets of the city.

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