The English Heritage Podcast

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 present and perhaps our future.

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History
1
The illuminating story of stained glass
26 min
2
People of 1381: stories from the Peasants’ Revolt
40 min
3
Gladiators: finds, fans and fame
27 min
4
The camera, the cook and the chauffeur: a count...
26 min
5
Computers, protection and peace in the Cold War...
41 min
6
From bobbins to skyscrapers: the story of Shrew...
34 min
7
Georgian wallpaper and an enduring fashion trend
39 min
8
Fish, feminism and working women in the 20th Ce...
28 min
9
Speaking with shadows: The Workhouse at Framlin...
35 min
10
Speaking with shadows: Bolsover Castle’s Philos...
35 min
11
Speaking with shadows: Witchcraft, Women and Po...
30 min
12
From the archive: Alice Thornton: a woman’s exp...
47 min
13
Speaking with shadows: The medieval massacre of...
33 min
14
From the archive: The extraordinary life and ti...
70 min
15
Speaking with shadows: Gwen Lalley - a 1930s pi...
29 min
16
From the archive: Exploring LGBTQ+ history in t...
50 min
17
Speaking with shadows: the people of Hadrian's ...
27 min
18
From the archive: The story behind reggae legen...
21 min
19
Speaking with shadows: Richmond Castle’s Consci...
36 min
20
Speaking with shadows: The Caribbean Prisoners ...
31 min
21
From the archive: Ask the experts: Everything y...
80 min
22
From the archive: Ask the experts: everything y...
62 min
23
From the archive: Ask the experts: Everything y...
59 min
24
From the archive: Celebrating England’s post-Ch...
31 min
25
From the archive: Exploring Victorian Christmas...
47 min