Historian David Olusoga pays his first visit to Ravensworth Terrace and investigates a vengeful lawyer, a scientist faced with financial ruin and a doctor entangled in a workhouse scandal.
Historian David Olusoga pays his first visit to Ravensworth Terrace and investigates a vengeful lawyer, a scientist faced with financial ruin and a doctor entangled in a workhouse scandal.
Tracing the residents from the 1880s to 1900s, David discovers a family torn apart by catastrophe. The house becomes a refuge for destitute street girls, and hosts a seance.
Tracking the house's occupants in the early 20th century, David finds a boarding house landlady whose family is threatened by war and a young couple involved in terrorism.
David uncovers infidelity and divorce, traces a WWII prisoner to the house, and sees it fall into disrepair before it is restored for the 21st century. The programme ends with the city commemorating a former resident.
