Tag: history podcast
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Time Pieces History: S2, E1: Bridges Across the Tyne
Introduction In this episode, we look at the first ever bridge across the River Tyne, the seven bridges that span it today, and the history of the Tyne Bridge. And which came first – the Tyne Bridge or the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Listen to the Episode What You’ll Hear 2:04: The first bridge across the…
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Time Pieces History: S1, E12: The Shakespeare Author Conspiracy
The conspiracy theory that Will Shakespeare was not a brilliant playwright after all, and the people who could have written his works instead. Several famous names have been suggested as the person behind The Bard, both men and women, and even royalty. Listen to the Episode What You’ll Hear 1:00: What we know about William…
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Time Pieces History: S1, E11: Pub Names
The reasons behind some of the most common pub names in Britain, and learn more about their bloody past. We delve into the stories behind names which include colours, animals, plants, equipment, heads and bells. Plus a quick look at unique pub names from around the country. What You’ll Hear 1:07: Why pubs had…
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Time Pieces History: S1, E10: Oliver Cromwell
A look at Oliver Cromwell, a divisive but significant figure in British history. We consider what made him so unpopular, his achievements in government and on the battlefield, his early life and his grisly afterlife. What You’ll Hear 0:53: Cromwell’s early life 1:23: The start of his political career 2:05: Cromwell as army commander…
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Time Pieces History: S1, E9: Mad Hatters
Were hatters really mad? The fate of hatters both fictional and real, and other dangerous occupations. We look at matchstick making, mining, chimney sweeps, mudlarking and toshing in the London sewers. What You’ll Hear 0:38: Lewis Carroll’s mad hatter 1:37: Erethism – the truth behind the mad hatter story 3:10: Hazardous jobs for children…
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Time Pieces History: S1, E8: The Gunpowder Plot
The story behind the failed Gunpowder Plot, and how we remember it today. We also look at the challenges King James VI and I faced when he came to the throne and what else the Jacobean era is famous for. What You’ll Hear 0:42: The background to the Plot 1:32: What was the reason…
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Time Pieces History: S1, E7: Afternoon Tea
There’s nothing more British than an afternoon tea. But is it really that British? We look at the history of the afternoon tea and what’s included, the difference between it, high tea and a cream tea, plus we look at the origins of tea and teapots. What You’ll Hear 0:59: The international history of…
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Time Pieces History: S1, E6: The Bogeyman
I can’t believe we’re halfway through the first season already! I decided we’d have some light relief today, and look at the legend of the bogeyman. This creature pops up around the world, not just in Britain, but he’s certainly significant. What You’ll Hear Listen to the Episode As part of my Time Pieces History…
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Time Pieces History: S1, E5: Queen Elizabeth I
It’s about time we looked at a person, and who better to represent ‘events that shaped Britain’ than Good Queen Bess? What You’ll Hear Listen to the Episode Elizabeth I has been the subject of many books, both fact and fiction, and the main character in at least one Hollywood film in the last couple…
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Time Pieces History: S1, E4: The Motte and Bailey Castle
The motte and bailey is actually more European in flavour than you might realise. Motte and Bailey castles are a feature across the country, but what exactly are they, and why would anyone build a fortress like that? What You’ll Hear Listen to the Episode The motte part is the mound, from the Old French…