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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The camera, the cook and the chauffeur: a count...
26 min
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Computers, protection and peace in the Cold War...
41 min
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From bobbins to skyscrapers: the story of Shrew...
34 min
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Georgian wallpaper and an enduring fashion trend
39 min
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Fish, feminism and working women in the 20th Ce...
28 min
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Speaking with shadows: The Workhouse at Framlin...
35 min
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Speaking with shadows: Bolsover Castle’s Philos...
35 min
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Speaking with shadows: Witchcraft, Women and Po...
30 min
59
From the archive: Alice Thornton: a woman’s exp...
47 min
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Speaking with shadows: The medieval massacre of...
33 min
61
From the archive: The extraordinary life and ti...
70 min
62
Speaking with shadows: Gwen Lalley - a 1930s pi...
29 min
63
From the archive: Exploring LGBTQ+ history in t...
50 min
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Speaking with shadows: the people of Hadrian's ...
27 min
65
From the archive: The story behind reggae legen...
21 min
66
Speaking with shadows: Richmond Castle’s Consci...
36 min
67
Speaking with shadows: The Caribbean Prisoners ...
31 min
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From the archive: Ask the experts: Everything y...
80 min
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From the archive: Ask the experts: everything y...
62 min
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From the archive: Ask the experts: Everything y...
59 min
71
From the archive: Celebrating England’s post-Ch...
31 min
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From the archive: Exploring Victorian Christmas...
47 min
73
Bonus episode: Victorian Christmas Tales and Tr...
46 min
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From the archive: Celebrating the Roman midwint...
38 min
75
From the archive: Christmas entertaining at Eng...
39 min