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A Family History Of...

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Edna Bourne
Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
1939 Register
World War I
Find My Past
Second World War

A Family History Of… takes you inside ordinary lives at extraordinary moments. Join host Jen Baldwin, alongside special guests, to uncover hidden stories from the archives, revealing the human side of history. Each month, follow one story across several gripping episodes, and experience history through the eyes of those who lived it.

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Why do women rarely appear in WW2 records?

Many wartime women left no diaries or letters, only the sparse traces of addresses, occupations, and brief entries in civil records.

In this bonus episode, host and expert genealogist Jen Baldwin explores ... more

Lucy Worsley returns to discover the next part of her grandmother's story - during the Birmingham Blitz.

In 1942, Edna Bourne becomes a mother during the Birmingham Blitz. Amid blackouts, bombing raids and disrupted maternity care, she endures grief... more

Lucy Worsley returns to discover her grandmother's dramatic Second World War secrets...

By 1939, Edna Bourne is a young working woman in a Britain preparing for war once again. Her days in a Birmingham boot shop unfold against air‑raid drills, ratio... more

Historian Lucy Worsley joins host and genealogist Jen Baldwin to discover how two world wars shaped one woman’s life – and the generations that followed.​

Edna Bourne takes her first breath in Birmingham, 1911, as Europe braces for war. With her fat... more

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Episode: Wartime Women | Part 2 - Love, Work and Wartime Secrets

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Great series

    Fantastic idea for a series. Very refreshing to look at history through the eyes of people who lived through it. Excellent first episode. Very impressed with the production value.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The History Husband
    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • A fabulous story

    This was a brilliantly put together podcast bringing together the lives of our ancestors. Like you said, we don’t get this in our school history books. Looking forward to episode two of this interesting story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaypm55
    Australia15 days ago
  • Fascinating history

    Another compelling podcast about family history. Not to be missed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wobbler63
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Love it

    Really enjoyed this first episode. It’s well made and really pulls you in the story

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lycia92
    United Kingdom20 days ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    I really enjoyed listening to Lucy Worsley and Jen Baldwin discussing Lucy’s grandmother.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cornes79
    United Kingdom21 days ago

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#30
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#173
Canada/History
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#134
Australia/History
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#116
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#148
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#173
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Wartime Women | Part 1 - Born Into a World at War
Q: It's a remarkable story in a number of ways, but why did you choose Edna's story?
Lucy explains that she wanted to highlight a woman's life because these are the stories that often go overlooked in history, and Edna provides a lens into how ordinary people experienced war and change.

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