How The Edwardians Threw Parties | Edwardian Farm EP9 | Absolute History

Back in the Edwardian period, thousands of tourists began coming to the Tamar Valley by paddle steamer every summer. The combination of reduced working hours and greater mobility encouraged a new form of tourism - day-tripping. Workers from towns and cities like Plymouth flocked to rural spots like Morwhellham Quay for festivities. It s like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world s best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code AbsoluteHistory https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com