Back When | History Podcast
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 you behind the scenes at landmarks from castles to dance halls and WWII bunkers to workhouses. You’ll meet people from all walks of life whose fascinating stories have shaped who we are now. Lean in for a tale from time: Back When. You'll get a new story every fortnight. Follow Back When on your favourite podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode. This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. Discover more from National Trust podcasts Follow Wild Tales, our podcast for nature lovers: podfollow.com/wild-tales Listen to Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, our kids' podcast: podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast See videos of the National Trust Podcast on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts Get in touch with feedback and ideas for stories you'd like to hear: podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
Episodes
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.
Production:
Host: Helen Antrobus
Producer and Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez Albiach
Thank you for supporting Back When. If you love history and culture there is so much content at the National Trust, from our ...
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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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A chance encounter between a former British intelligence operative and a volunteer uncovered mysteries from inside a once top-secret headquarters.
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What was life like at The Workhouse?
Join James Grasby as he becomes an inmate and tours an atmospheric Workhouse building in Nottinghamshire.
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Join Curator James Grasby to unlock the iconic group’s origin story.
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Despite more than eight million horses, donkeys and mules losing their lives du...
Is your cat the devil in disguise? Probably not, although they may act like it sometimes! But once upon a time, they would have been accused of luring you into witchcraft.
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, the illness had taken hold.
In response the residents isolated to keep the disease from spreading to the surrounding villages.
Join Helen and curator Owe...
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This one's for the Janeites.
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Claremont in Surrey once played host to events described as the lovechild of a festival and a palace garden party. Presenter James Grasby uncovers the best spots, the shenanigans they elicited, and the most incredible views reminiscent of scenes from hit Netflix drama, Bridgerton.
Embark on the last voyage of an Anglo-Saxon burial ship and learn how its discovery changed our understanding of a civilisation.
Now, presenter James Grasby reimagines the last journey of that vessel, and who was aboard, as it was hauled from the water and dragged to its final resting place some 1,400 years ...
What does Formula One and chariot racing have in common?
High speed and high thrills races are something we usually think of when we’re chatting about Silverstone or the Grand Prix.
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After being discovered and brought back to England by a knight who supposedly sang underneath windows to find her, Ela went on to become one of the thirteenth century's most influential women.
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