Extraordinary Stories of Britain

By: Stories of Britain
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  • Summary

  • Extraordinary Stories of Britain is a history podcast packed with fun and informative tales from our island’s long and storied past. Visiting little-known corners of British history, shedding new light on familiar faces, uncovering unusual - and sometimes bizarre - facts along the way, this is the podcast for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone interested in finding out more about the UK. From killer queens to grime and punishment, from medieval medicine to celebrity cats, from secret sewers to pickled philosophers, we leave no historic stone unturned. Follow our blog at: www.storiesofbritain.com
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Episodes
  • History of Christmas - From Carols to Cards to Canterbury Riots

    History of Christmas - From Carols to Cards to Canterbury Riots
    Dec 11 2024

    Hear the history of Christmas traditions. Who invented the Christmas card? Why do we say Merry Christmas? Who put up the first Christmas tree in England? How old is Father Christmas? And why did Canterbury riot over Christmas? Find out in this podcast
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    19 mins
  • 248 Days – The Story of the London Blitz

    248 Days – The Story of the London Blitz
    Oct 21 2024

    From September 1940 to May 1941 London was the target of a brutal bombing campaign. We tell the story of the eight months of misery and resistance. From the spirit of London’s East End, to a special team that saved St Pauls Cathedral. From the evacuated children, to the families sleeping on the underground. Hear about the firefighters, bomb squads, the home guard and the unique role of London’s women.
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    54 mins
  • Charles Dickens - The Writer Who Changed Britain

    Charles Dickens - The Writer Who Changed Britain
    Aug 18 2024

    This podcast tells the dramatic story of the life of Charles Dickens. When his father was imprisoned for debt, he had to work as a child labourer. The excitement of his first publication, his troubled early romance, eventual marriage, success and secret affair – and relentless campaigning to improve the life of the poor and needy
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    1 hr and 8 mins

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