The Cornish Bird· Folge 39

39. The Amazing Feats of Cornwall's Wonderful Wheelbarrow Men

Freitag, 24. Mai 2024 · 25 min

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Victorian Britain seems to have been a time particularly prone to unusual fads and crazes. One of these, pedestrianism, seems to have led to 'wheelbarrow mania' - that is lots of men pushing barrows for great distances. Meet the Cornishmen taking part (or trying to take part!) in these bonkers endurance walks across the country.

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