Cast iron houses were quick to build, with materials in plentiful supply...



Until the price of bricks dropped, making cast iron houses too expensive to make.



That's why there was only 4 cast iron houses built in Dudley!

Cast iron houses were quick to build, with materials in plentiful supply...
 
Until the price of bricks dropped, making cast iron houses too expensive to make.
 
That's why there was only 4 cast iron houses built in Dudley!

This is THE podcast for kids that want to learn all about history.

From the Victorian era to the Romans, each "History for Kids" series dives into the lives of people living back in those days and get's kids learning all about what happened in the past!

This is THE podcast for kids that want to learn all about history.
From the Victorian era to the Romans, each "History for Kids" series dives into the lives of people living back in those days and get's kids learning all about what happened in the past!

Explore what it was like to be a child during the First World War.

History for Kids

We're the UK's children's radio station. Listen across the UK on DAB Digital Radio, on mobile and online at funkidslive.com.

We're the UK's children's radio station. Listen across the UK on DAB Digital Radio, on mobile and online at funkidslive.com.

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The Homes We Live In (Adventures Through Time)

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We're looking at five remarkable super structures: the Statue of Unity in India, the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge and the Great Wall of China, the Emily Moor Transmitting Tower, the Icon of the Seas cruise ship, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, emphasising the engineering marvels behind these giants!

Becky and Lloydie delve into the challenges and innovations involved in constructing the Burj Khalifa, such as its design inspired by the Hymenocallis flower, its wind resistance, and its sustainable features like solar panels and irrigation systems that utilise air conditioning condensation.

The episode also features an interview with a senior structural engineer, who shares insights into her career and highlights some of the most interesting projects she has worked on, including a floating swimming pool and a 33-story building!

We're looking at five remarkable super structures: the Statue of Unity in India, the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge and the Great Wall of China, the Emily Moor Transmitting Tower, the Icon of the Seas cruise ship, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, emphasising the engineering marvels behind these giants!
Becky and Lloydie delve into the challenges and innovations involved in constructing the Burj Khalifa, such as its design inspired by the Hymenocallis flower, its wind resistance, and its sustainable features like solar panels and irrigation systems that utilise air conditioning condensation.
The episode also features an interview with a senior structural engineer, who shares insights into her career and highlights some of the most interesting projects she has worked on, including a floating swimming pool and a 33-story building!

Super Structures

Join us today as we take an adventure across all of the City of London's bridges from Blackfriars all the way down to Tower Bridge.

Join us today as we take an adventure across all of the City of London's bridges from Blackfriars all the way down to Tower Bridge.

River Bridges (London's History)

Join us today as we take an adventure to Medieval London and discover the people & places that defined the square mile in the Middle Ages.

Join us today as we take an adventure to Medieval London and discover the people &amp; places that defined the square mile in the Middle Ages.

The Homes We Live In (Adventures Through Time)

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