There’s a rich history of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Join us for an exploration of all things STEM throughout history, from Roman building projects to 1950s mines!

George Stephenson and his homes

Join author Susan Brownrigg as she visits the different houses inventor George Stephenson’s lived in – and discover how they reflect his growing success and status as a steam locomotive engineer.


The Rainhill Trials – Age of Steam

Journey with Susan Brownrigg back to the dawn of the age of steam, for a rail-screeching whistlestop tour of a fascinating contest to decide which was the greatest locomotive of them all!


J.P. Rose on Pit Ponies

Join our Guest Time Tunneller J.P. Rose as she tells us about the tough life of Pit Ponies in the 1950s, and introduces us to her scene-stealing own two ponies Apache and Boo.


A History of Glass

Join Time Tunneller Susan Brownrigg on a fascinating trip to the World of Glass Museum where she not only sees how gass was worked on, but where she sets a spooky and exciting writing chllenge too.


First to Flight

Catherine Randall has travelled all the way to the USA to bring you a Time Tunnellers’ episode about the very first people to operate a powered flight: the famous Wright Brothers.