A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad: 37
Cologne to Liege
A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad · Edward Hill
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Show Notes
A history podcast retracing the journeys of my great great grandfather, uncovering the stories, people, and places that shaped his Victorian world. Now nearing the end of his European journey, William travels with his family from Cologne to Liege by his favourite transport method, steam train. On the way he takes in the hot springs of Aix La Chapelle (Aachen). Witnesses the works of a new railway being built from Germany to Belgium and visits the birthplace of composer Andre Gretry who influenced both Mozart and Beethoven.
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