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Adam Hart-Davis recalls heroes of science and invention in Wales. Amongst others, he reveals the inventions of Harry Grindell Matthews and Richard Trevithick.
Adam Hart-Davis recalls heroes of science and invention in Wales. Amongst others, he reveals the inventions of Harry Grindell Matthews - which include a portable radio and a supposed 'death ray' that could kill a rat at 64 feet - and Richard Trevithick, who ran the first railway locomotive at Merthyr Tydfil.
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Fri 14 Dec 2001
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Richard Trevithick鈥檚 first locomotive
Duration: 02:21
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Thomas Telford - The Great Designer
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Thomas Telford - The Great Designer
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Richard Trevithick
Duration: 01:38
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