The History of England
David CrowtherThis my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country's history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives a... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 497 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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In May 1665, worrying reports of plague cases crop up inside the walls of London; by June the summer heat was oppressive and it became clear - the plague had returned. Charles and his court left to terrorise Oxford while Londoners died; in plague-str... more
It is possible that Charles and his Privy Council didn't necessarily want war - certainly Clarendon did not; but they were prepared to rattle the sabre and man the brink to try and force trade consessions which some unprovoked acts of agression.But t... more
Gavin Whitehead of the Art of Crime Podcast tells us the story of the art historian, soviet spy and traitor - Anthony Blunt
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In 1661 fresh elections brought together another Long Parliament. This, the Cavalier parliament, would sit, off and on, for 18 years. It was not inspired by a spirit of compromise. The programme they introduced tried very hard to squish the horrid in... more
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- Well researched and delivered
I really appreciate the high level of research that David puts into every episode. And, the delivery feels like you are in a conversation with a friend at a pub.
Apple Podcasts5SuperJeffP
United Statesa month ago - Informative and Funny
Excellent podcast. So much great information and so wonderfully presented. His dry sense of humor makes this a very special podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Markb3001United Statesa month ago - Great English History Pod
Always worth the time. Very interesting and entertaining. Thanks!
Apple Podcasts5Friends with PodsUnited Statesa month ago - Ideal for the Historically Curious, who also enjoy being phantom sideswiped by a power-lvl wordsmith
When you stumble upon a resource such as Mr. Crowther, you wonder, “ how is he not more famous ?”
I then wonder if he is? And I am just so many 1000 of miles away from him , or is he hiding in plain sight from the British government? & the home office, or maybe has HRM already been informed that such a wonderful resource exists in their country, and has for so many years, and they are just grateful that this podcast exists & continues his great teachings of England’s history to so many of us out... more
Apple Podcasts5TrampLampsUnited States2 months ago - Most boring podcast I have ever heard
I was excited to start this podcast based on the reviews. I only made it a few episodes in and couldn’t take it anymore. This was the most boring podcast I have ever listened to.
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Apple Podcasts | #72 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #103 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #59 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #248 |  Italy/History |
Apple Podcasts | #51 |  Philippines/History |
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A chronological examination of England's history, this podcast focuses on key events while also delving into the daily lives and cultural contexts of its inhabitants. The host balances factual rigor with a heartfelt storytelling approach, sharing insights on pivotal moments from the end of Roman Britain onward. Listeners can expect a unique combination of educational content and engaging narration that brings historical figures and events to life, exploring not just what happened, but how it impacted the people of the time.
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