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.
Follow us wherever you get your podcasts.
1
The Black British composer who broke America
35 min
2
‘Princely Shows’ and power: Elizabeth I at Keni...
31 min
3
How 1930s fashion and design shook up a former ...
28 min
4
Espionage, identity and cross-dressing in the M...
34 min
5
The enduring allure of stone circles
29 min
6
The art of heritage: Turner’s vision of England
30 min
7
The illuminating story of stained glass
26 min
8
People of 1381: stories from the Peasants’ Revolt
40 min
9
Gladiators: finds, fans and fame
27 min
10
The camera, the cook and the chauffeur: a count...
26 min
11
Computers, protection and peace in the Cold War...
41 min
12
From bobbins to skyscrapers: the story of Shrew...
34 min
13
Georgian wallpaper and an enduring fashion trend
39 min
14
Fish, feminism and working women in the 20th Ce...
28 min
15
Speaking with shadows: The Workhouse at Framlin...
35 min
16
Speaking with shadows: Bolsover Castle’s Philos...
35 min
17
Speaking with shadows: Witchcraft, Women and Po...
30 min
18
From the archive: Alice Thornton: a woman’s exp...
47 min
19
Speaking with shadows: The medieval massacre of...
33 min
20
From the archive: The extraordinary life and ti...
70 min
21
Speaking with shadows: Gwen Lalley - a 1930s pi...
29 min
22
From the archive: Exploring LGBTQ+ history in t...
50 min
23
Speaking with shadows: the people of Hadrian's ...
27 min
24
From the archive: The story behind reggae legen...
21 min
25
Speaking with shadows: Richmond Castle’s Consci...
36 min