The History of British Seafood 🐟 | From Coast to Table

The History of British Seafood 🐟 | From Coast to Table | A Great British Railway Journeys Compilation

Journey to Britain’s shores with The History of British Seafood, a special compilation from Michael Portillo’s Great British Railway Journeys. Travelling by rail from coast to coast, Portillo explores the traditions, tastes, and trades that have defined Britain’s relationship with the sea for centuries.

📽️ Featured Episodes:
Series 1, Episode 2
Series 1, Episode 4
Series 1, Episode 13
Series 1, Episode 14
Series 1, Episode 15
Series 2, Episode 5
Series 2, Episode 8
Series 2, Episode 18
Series 2, Episode 25

🌊 In this compilation you’ll discover:

The national favourite, fish and chips, born of seaside tradition.

Fresh oysters harvested along Britain’s coasts.

The Whitstable oyster beds and their centuries-old reputation.

Fishermen’s catches that supplied Victorian markets.

The smoked kippers of Northumbria.

The fishing heritage of Cornwall’s harbours.

Herring fleets and the communities they sustained.

Lobsters, crabs, and other delicacies of the British Isles.

How railways connected remote fishing ports to the nation’s tables.

From bustling quaysides and fishing villages to the dining rooms of Victorian Britain, these journeys reveal how the sea shaped not only the nation’s diet but also its identity, economy, and culture.

⚓ Whether you’re passionate about maritime history, intrigued by coastal traditions, or simply love discovering the flavours of the sea, The History of British Seafood serves up a railway-inspired voyage from coast to table.

Timestamps:
00:04 - Fish and Chips
02:24 - Hull's Fish Port and Cod Wars
08:22 - Salmon Fishing
10:40 - Fishing for Sardines
16:18 - Harvesting Oysters
23:16 - Dressing Crabs
26:02 - Raking Muscles
28:56 - Whistable Welk Industry
34:10 - Britain's Biggest Herring Port