A House Through Time (2018)
S04E01 Episode 1
Episode Overview
David Olusoga delves into the history of our house, uncovering its inaugural inhabitant, the visionary Victorian attorney William Bruce. Bruce encounters a tragic situation as he attempts to intervene in the execution of a man wrongfully sentenced for murder. Years later, while serving as a magistrate in Leeds, Bruce faces a similar dilemma—will he succeed in saving another young man's life? As David continues his exploration, he reveals the inspiring journey of Ann Dawson, who ascended from factory laborer to affluent resident of Grosvenor Mount. When her husband’s enterprise fails, Ann risks losing her newfound status. Lastly, David uncovers the legacy of master builder William Nicholson, the founder of a renowned family that constructed iconic structures in Leeds, including the County Arcade. As he passes his business to his heirs, can William’s grandson step in to salvage the family legacy after a devastating fire at the Leeds train station?
