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…
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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,…
The Farne Islands are a group of 28 islands off the Northumberland coast in England’s Northeast. They are home to Atlantic grey seals and a breeding colony of sea birds, but they are also the former residence of a courageous, but very modest, Victorian heroine. Grace Darling, a lighthouse keeper’s daughter is just 22 years old when she embarks on a daring sea rescue in 1838. Grace’s bravery…
Have you heard of the Burke and Hare murders? 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. [Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company. Every image you capture tells a story. Discover ideas for curating your special memories and creating gifts for loved…
Behind the grand exterior of Hughenden Manor in Buckinghamshire is a secret history, that lay hidden for decades. A chance encounter between a former British intelligence operative and a volunteer uncovered mysteries from inside a once top-secret headquarters. Discover the story of how in the 1940s Hughenden Manor became a secret base for the Air Ministry to produce target maps for RAF Bomber…
What was life like at The Workhouse? Join James Grasby as he becomes an inmate and tours an atmospheric Workhouse building in Nottinghamshire. With its bare walls and floors, cast iron beds, and the hollering voices of costumed re-enactors, a visit to the Southwell Workhouse is a sobering experience. [Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company. Every image you…
In Liverpool in the 1950s two teenagers began writing music in their bedrooms. They went on to provide the soundtrack to the 1960s and change the face of popular culture forever. They were Paul McCartney and John Lennon and their four-piece rock and roll band was of course The Beatles. Join Curator James Grasby to unlock the iconic group’s origin story. How do humble acts of creativity at home…
In this bonus episode, discover how Kingston Lacy, a grand 17th-century Italianate country house and expansive estate in Dorset is connected with one of the ancient wonders of the world: the city of Petra in Jordan. Join James Grasby, as we meet the people working tirelessly to protect and rehabilitate heritage in the face of immense challenges, including climate change. From the rose-red stones…
Why is a semi-detached house in Nottinghamshire frozen in time? Join us on a visit to 7 Blythe Grove in Worksop, or Mr Straw’s House as it’s now known, to tour the rooms that have barely changed since the 1930’s. Discover more about the family who lived there, and why they chose to live in a bygone era, long after the world around them had changed. [Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s…
Warning: Please be advised that this episode contains content that may be upsetting to some listeners Queen Victoria’s grief not only shaped her own reign but also inspired the Victorian era’s deep fascination with death and mourning. Join James Grasby and curator Clara Woolford as they uncover how funerary practices, attitudes toward the dead, and one monarch’s sorrow came to define an age. [Ad]…
What happened to the animals who served in the First World War? Uncover the extraordinary story of Warrior the war horse who survived the Western Front. General Jack Seely's horse, Warrior, was anything but ordinary. He carried his master through some of World War One's most brutal battles, including the Somme, Ypres and Passchendaele. Despite more than eight million horses, donkeys and mules…
