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Back When | History Podcast

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Battle Of Culloden
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Cold War
Princess Alice
Jacobite Uprising
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Soviet Union
Apollo Program
Prospero Satellite
Sewage Management
Thames River
Lord George Murray
Isle Of Wight
British Space Program
Nuclear Technology
Victorian Era
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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In September 1665 a plague outbreak took hold in the Derbyshire village of Eyam. It lasted for 15 months and claimed 260 lives.

The bacteria that caused the bubonic plague was transported to the village in a box of material. Within a few weeks, t... more

Gypsy and Traveller communities have been part of Britain's cultural fabric for centuries. They have a rich and vibrant history, but theirs is a story that's largely untold. Explore the heritage and traditions of Gypsies and Travellers and find out h... more

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Cora Crawley in Downton Abbey may be a fictional Dollar Duchess but there are countless others who have shaped our history, including the mother of Winston Churchill, Jennie Jerome.

Join James Grasby as he discovers what a 'Dollar Duchess' is, ho... more

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What was dating like in Jane Austen’s day? Georgian Britain is certainly an era associated with courtship and marriage, but what were the rules you had to date by?

Join Cultural Heritage Curator Tim Moore, in Bath, as he reflects on what we know,... more

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Recent Guests

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
David Coke
Social historian specializing in Georgian Pleasure Gardens
Episode: A Garden Fit for Bridgerton
Hannah Greig
Professor of History and a consultant to film and television
Episode: A Garden Fit for Bridgerton
Jacq Barnard
Project manager from the Sutton Hoo Ships Company overseeing ship reconstruction
Sutton Hoo Ships Company
Episode: The Last Voyage | Sutton Hoo
Sarah Gristwood
Author of The Story of Beatrix Potter.
Episode: The Tale of Beatrix Potter | Writer, Scientist, Sheep Farmer
Helen Antrobus
Back When co-presenter, curator at the Victoria And Albert Museum.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Episode: The Tale of Beatrix Potter | Writer, Scientist, Sheep Farmer
Laura White
Cultural heritage curator.
Episode: The Tale of Beatrix Potter | Writer, Scientist, Sheep Farmer

Hosts

James Grasby
Historian and co-host, providing insightful commentary on various historical topics and themes throughout the episodes.
Helen Antrobus
Historian and co-host, contributing expertise on cultural heritage and historical narratives, guiding listeners through the stories of the past.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • 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 Kingdom6 months 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 Kingdom6 months 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
    4 years ago
  • Fantastic, but can you remove the terrible music playing over everything, it ruins the very interesting speakers

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Jodhpur 6
    4 years ago

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Many commend the podcast for its captivating tales and look forward to future episodes.
Some express a desire for a clearer connection of the stories to their relevance to the National Trust.

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#247
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#193
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#241
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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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The podcast offers listeners a captivating journey through historical narratives that have shaped society, highlighting intriguing stories and people from various time periods. Each episode, crafted by seasoned historians, explores diverse topics ranging from significant events like the Great Stink of London to personal accounts of everyday life in different eras. Unique aspects include vivid storytelling that paints a picture of historical settings, alongside discussions on lesser-known yet impactful moments in British history, all connecting past events to their present-day relevance.

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1. Louisa Brouwer
2. Dr. Tim Moore
3. Rebecca Wallace
4. David Coke
5. Hannah Greig
6. Jacq Barnard
7. Sarah Gristwood
8. Helen Antrobus

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