Coventry, West Midlands - Watchmaking Sector

Time Team: History Hunters Season 1 Episode 4

Overview:
Coventry is known for car manufacturing and the bombing of its cathedral, but did you know that, in the 18th and 19th centuries, it had a thriving watchmaking sector? This week, three teams of history hunters investigate the few remaining factory premises, the archives and the beautiful products of Coventry craftsmen to shed light on a little known corner of this city's history.

Genre : Documentary

Actors : Tony Robinson

Release Date : 1998-12-12

Duration : -

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