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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Espionage, identity and cross-dressing in the M...
34 min
27
The enduring allure of stone circles
29 min
28
The art of heritage: Turner’s vision of England
30 min
29
The illuminating story of stained glass
26 min
30
People of 1381: stories from the Peasants’ Revolt
40 min
31
Gladiators: finds, fans and fame
27 min
32
The camera, the cook and the chauffeur: a count...
26 min
33
Computers, protection and peace in the Cold War...
41 min
34
From bobbins to skyscrapers: the story of Shrew...
34 min
35
Georgian wallpaper and an enduring fashion trend
39 min
36
Fish, feminism and working women in the 20th Ce...
28 min
37
Speaking with shadows: The Workhouse at Framlin...
35 min
38
Speaking with shadows: Bolsover Castle’s Philos...
35 min
39
Speaking with shadows: Witchcraft, Women and Po...
30 min
40
From the archive: Alice Thornton: a woman’s exp...
47 min
41
Speaking with shadows: The medieval massacre of...
33 min
42
From the archive: The extraordinary life and ti...
70 min
43
Speaking with shadows: Gwen Lalley - a 1930s pi...
29 min
44
From the archive: Exploring LGBTQ+ history in t...
50 min
45
Speaking with shadows: the people of Hadrian's ...
27 min
46
From the archive: The story behind reggae legen...
21 min
47
Speaking with shadows: Richmond Castle’s Consci...
36 min
48
Speaking with shadows: The Caribbean Prisoners ...
31 min
49
From the archive: Ask the experts: Everything y...
80 min
50
From the archive: Ask the experts: everything y...
62 min