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The English Heritage Podcast

English Heritage
English Heritage
Hadrian's Wall
Stonehenge
Queen Victoria
Archaeology
Neolithic Period
Black Death
Roman Britain
Victorian Era
Brodsworth Hall
Christmas Traditions
Normandy
World War II
Christmas
Furness Abbey
London
Christianity
D-Day
Roman Empire
Castles

Every object has a story to tell. But how can one mystery item lead us on a journey through history, people and places? In the English Heritage podcast, comedian and writer Amy Matthews brings you entertaining tales from unexpected places. Each week, we begin with a mystery item and with the help of English Heritage experts and special guests, Amy explores what our past can tell us about our prese... more

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Latest Episodes

Berwick-upon-Tweed is England's most northerly town. Today, it's known for its stunning architecture and beautiful views over the North Sea.

In the past, though, it was a contested spot. Berwick’s strategic position, near the England–Scotland border... more

Next week marks 86 years since Operation Dynamo: the evacuation of more than 338,000 Allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk during the Second World War. But beyond the history that we all know lies a far more complex human story.

Beginning inside... more

From the 14th to the 17th century, survival in the turbulent borderlands between England and Scotland depended on family, loyalty and the strength to defend what was yours.

In this episode of the English Heritage Podcast, Amy Matthews explores the v... more

As broadcaster and natural historian David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday, Amy Matthews explores how Britain learned to observe, record and make sense of the living world and why those early questions about nature still matter today.

Beg... more

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Yves Janssen
Vice President of the Memorial de Souvenir
Memorial de Souvenir
Episode: Reinterpreting Dunkirk and Operation Dynamo
Gautier Jacqmaire
Museum Dunkirk 1940, Operation Dynamo
Museum Dunkirk 1940
Episode: Reinterpreting Dunkirk and Operation Dynamo
Alistair Moffat
Historian, author on Scottish history
Independent historian / author
Episode: Northumberland and the Border Reivers
Andrew Roberts
curator of history for English Heritage
English Heritage
Episode: Northumberland and the Border Reivers
Sabrina Villani
Curator of collections, Down House
Down House (Charles Darwin)
Episode: A history of natural history
Edwin Rose
Historian of science; expert on Darwin and natural history
University of Leeds
Episode: A history of natural history
Jim Gibson
From the Friends of Norham Castle
Friends of Norham Castle
Episode: Northumberland: the story of Norham Castle
Nick Holder
English Heritage historian
English Heritage
Episode: Windmills: restoring England’s working giants
Joseph James
Project manager overseeing the Sibsey Trader Mill restoration
English Heritage
Episode: Windmills: restoring England’s working giants

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Amy Matthews
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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 812 ratings
  • What were they thinking?

    Who have they made this podcast for. Totally dumbed down.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Benson887
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Bring back Charles Rowe!

    Please! Bring back Charles Rowe! He was excellent! This girl you have now is pitiful! Your podcast has gone BAD!

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    4Wolfbird
    United States4 months ago
  • Santas finger

    Such a great episode. Loved the details

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    5
    Wife of Hackney
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Top notch

    Deserves more reviews and listeners, well made, great tone, lots of info, from the top people in their field. Totally worth making the time for. No sensationalism, just thinking and explaining about the historic buildings and culture. May I single out dr Michael carter as bringing interest to potentially dry and obscure areas of our history and showing us why we should value this period more than we seem to. Brilliant

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    I have none.
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Stopped listening

    Not sure what audience this is aimed at but it is no longer me. Just tell the interesting scholarly stories. No need to oversell it. To say I miss the old podcast is a major understatement.

    Apple Podcasts
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    AliceNichol
    United States6 months ago

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Many reviews praise accessible, engaging hosts who bring scholarly guests to life.
Listeners appreciate deep, expert-led histories and object-focused storytelling.
Some listeners miss the previous host/format and feel the tone shifted with changes in hosting.

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#70
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#122
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#87
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#145
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#184
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A history of natural history
Q: Could you tell me a little bit more about perhaps where ancient civilizations have laid the foundation for this kind of thinking?
Classical texts and earlier naturalists laid the groundwork, with Greeks, Ptolemy, Theophrastus, and Pliny influencing later European science; Linnaeus then systematized naming and classification, creating a framework that Darwin and his peers built upon.
A history of natural history
Q: Now, Sabrina, there are a wealth of materials in the collection from a turning point in history. But we are starting with this box in front of me. What exactly am I looking at here?
You're looking at a box of British beetles with one outlier from Indonesia, a tangible entry into Darwin's observational methods and his early engagement with beetle diversity, which helps illustrate how his scientific thinking emerged from hands-on collecting and annotation.
Windmills: restoring England’s working giants
Q: I'm going to ask you as well, just very quickly, Joseph, when you're making decisions about how to preserve these buildings and bring them to life, particularly as a commercial attraction, were there any aspects that you were really excited about reviving or any creative decisions you were making that felt really important to you?
The priority was safety and authenticity, aiming to restore Sibsey Trader Mill to its last working state around 1953 while balancing modern safety and maintenance needs; this involved removing unsafe elements, repairing brickwork, replacing the cap and sails with traditional methods where possible, and ensuring the structure could function again for visitors.
The hidden history of women in construction
Q: How did you begin uncovering evidence of women working in trades outside guild control?
We examined parish apprenticeship records and account books outside city guilds, then cross-referenced with site inventories and later census data to identify women in roles like bricklayers, carpenters, glaziers, and stone masons, revealing a broader pattern of involvement.
The hidden history of women in construction
Q: What first drew you to this particular topic?
I was struck by how many women were involved in building country houses beyond the famous patrons and designers, and how little of their work is visible in standard histories, prompting us to look at parish apprentices, widows, and family firms across multiple sites.

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What is The English Heritage Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A history-focused show that centers objects and their stories, drawing on expert guests and researchers to unpack how artifacts illuminate broader historical narratives. Episodes commonly explore medieval and architectural history, museum collections, and conservation, with conversations anchored by a present-tense host who guides listeners through place-based context and documentary evidence. Standout aspects include a strong emphasis on scholarly perspectives, cross-institution collaborations, and accessible storytelling that still respects rigorous research. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful, object-driven history with deep dives into artifacts, sites, and their cultural meanings, plus occasional contemporary reflections on how h... more

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1. Yves Janssen
2. Gautier Jacqmaire
3. Alistair Moffat
4. Andrew Roberts
5. Sabrina Villani
6. Edwin Rose
7. Jim Gibson
8. Nick Holder

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