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Back When | History Podcast

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National Trust
London
Battle Of Culloden
Black Knight Rocket
The Beatles
Ela Of Salisbury
Cold War
Princess Alice
Jacobite Uprising
Victorian Era
Thames River
History
Soviet Union
Apollo Program
Prospero Satellite
Sewage Management
Lord George Murray
World War II
Queen Victoria
Crossness Engines Trust

Imagine being a fly on the wall of history. Historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us. Experience the Great Stink of London. Make an entrance onto the Georgian dating scene. Find out if you'd survive a medieval battle and unlock the secrets of Britain’s space race. Our past is all around us. And we'll be transporting... more

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Back When is wrapping up and we wanted to say a massive thank you for time travelling with us over all our stories.

In this short episode, join presenter Helen Antrobus to relive some of our best moments.

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The Farne Islands are a group of 28 islands off the Northumberland coast in England’s Northeast. They are home to Atlantic grey seals and a breeding colony of sea birds, but they are also the former residence of a courageous, but very modest, Victori... more

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Have you heard of the Burke and Hare murders?

Sixteen people killed in under a year.

Join Helen Antrobus as she explores one of history’s most notorious killing sprees, and its links to body snatching.

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Behind the grand exterior of Hughenden Manor in Buckinghamshire is a secret history, that lay hidden for decades.

A chance encounter between a former British intelligence operative and a volunteer uncovered mysteries from inside a once top-secret ... more

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Nick Lewis
Cultural Heritage Lead at the National Trust Farne Islands
National Trust
Episode: Grace Darling | An Unassuming Victorian Heroine
Andrew Lewis
Heritage Development Manager at the RNLI Grace Darling Museum
RNLI
Episode: Grace Darling | An Unassuming Victorian Heroine
Susie Lennox
Historian who specializes in body snatching and macabre history
Episode: Body Snatching | The Burke and Hare Murders
Katie Lamb
Senior Programming and Partnerships Officer at the Buscott and Coles Hill Estate.
National Trust
Episode: World Heritage Heroes: Petra, Kingston Lacy and the Next Generation
Clara Woolford
Property curator at Cragside in Northumberland
Episode: Queen Victoria and the Cult of Death
Brough Scott
TV presenter, writer, and grandson of General Jack Seely
Episode: Warrior the War Horse | Survival Against the Odds
Louisa Brouwer
A cultural heritage curator who has written about dollar duchesses.
Episode: Downton, Churchill and the Dollar Duchess Phenomenon
Dr. Tim Moore
Curator, historian, and lecturer in Bath.
Episode: Jane Austen | The Georgian Dating Scene
Rebecca Wallace
Expert on Claremont's history and landscape
Episode: A Garden Fit for Bridgerton

Hosts

James Grasby
Historian and co-host focused on bringing archival and narrative history to life.
Helen Antrobus
Historian and host, guiding listeners through social and cultural histories with a focus on public heritage.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Interesting but low sound quality

    These are short interesting podcasts although they don’t seem to have much to do with the National Trust. Also the sound level on some of the podcasts is really low meaning it has to be turned up really loud to listen to it especially when playing in the car.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    g0lws
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Interesting but......

    I found this and the other new podcast on nature interesting but I was left wondering what they had to do with the National Trust as NT had played no part in either set of stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Smokeyblue999
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great Debut

    Fantastic opening couple of episodes, will be recommending to others. Little nuggets of interesting stories, in short episodes that slot nicely into the day.

    Looking forward to the next eps.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomas D Reid
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great Listening

    Thanks for your very informative interesting podcast.

    I look forward to listening as soon as they become available

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simon08says
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Fantastic, but can you remove the terrible music playing over everything, it ruins the very interesting speakers

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Jodhpur 6
    5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate accessible storytelling that connects big histories to everyday life.
Guests and host banter are seen as engaging and informative for history fans.
Production quality is valued, though some episodes have uneven sound levels.

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The Last Voyage | Sutton Hoo
Q: So what a remarkable discovery for the archaeologist Basil Brown in 1939. What was found?
The burial site contained elaborate grave goods and a ship burial that gave insight into Anglo-Saxon craftsmanship and cultural practices.
The Last Voyage | Sutton Hoo
Q: So who was King Rædwald?
Rædwald ruled East Anglia and held power over several southern kingdoms, indicating his significance as a monarch.

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What is Back When about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two historians from the National Trust bring history to life through vivid, human-focused storytelling about ordinary people and pivotal places. Episodes span urban life in Victorian London, maritime heroism, gruesome 19th-century crime, and iconic heritage sites, all anchored by accessible narratives, archival detail, and local perspectives. The show often pairs archival research with expert commentary and guest anecdotes from historians, curators, and heritage professionals, delivering bite-sized histories that fit into busy schedules while highlighting preservation, culture, and public memory. A standout aspect is the collaboration with heritage organizations, which foregrounds practical insights into how history is curated, preserved, a... more

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2. Andrew Lewis
3. Susie Lennox
4. Katie Lamb
5. Clara Woolford
6. Brough Scott
7. Louisa Brouwer
8. Dr. Tim Moore

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