The English Heritage Podcast
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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 o...
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A history of curry in Britain
Try to order a balti in Kashmir and you might get a funny look.
That’s because this ‘classic curry’ was invented in 1970s Birmingham, wh...
A coin, a castle and a conquest: the Normans in the north of England
In 2021, 950 years after English Heritage’s Richmond Castle was founded in Yorkshire, an amateur archaeologist joined her first dig and turned up a st...
Circle of Days and the building of Stonehenge
Stonehenge has captured the imaginations of people for millennia, leading to conspiracy theories and fantastical ideas about its construction. But cut...
Monastic to modern: a history of universities
What does a stone slab at Yorkshire’s Fountains Abbey have in common with the modern-day university?
This time on the English Heritage...
Feeding the masses: fuelling an agricultural revolution
It’s easy to take the food on our plates for granted, but the 20th century has been a time of enormous change for the production and supply of what we...
Pumps and people power: firefighting at country houses
Caring for country houses is a delicate task, involving protecting them from fire risk, weather, pests, and much more. Some things have remained the s...
The Melsonby Hoard: life in Iron Age Britain
In 2021, a Yorkshire metal detectorist unearthed one of the UK’s largest and most important Iron Age finds. Now the Melsonby Hoard is reshaping our un...
William Marshal: the man behind the myth
How did a 13th century knight become one of the greatest national heroes of his time?
In this episode of the English Heritage podcast,...
A potted history of houseplants
People love to fill their homes with beautiful plants, but this is not a new phenomenon. The trade in wild plants and seeds has a complex history that...
Cultivating a vision: women in garden design
In this episode of the English Heritage podcast, we’ll discover the remarkable women who have helped to shape some of our most beautiful gardens.
‘Dollar princesses’ or influential heiresses? A new perspective on Sargent’s American portraits
In the late 19th and early 20th century, glamorous, exciting and often very wealthy American women mingled with the British aristocracy and set the go...
A short history of games with Taskmaster’s Alex Horne
This summer, we’ve partnered with TV’s Taskmaster to set you silly challenges as you explore 17 of our sites. So, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to...
The Black British composer who broke America
One of the first black students at the Royal College of Music in 1890, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor would go on to compose some of the most-loved music of...
‘Princely Shows’ and power: Elizabeth I at Kenilworth Castle
In the summer of 1575, Robert Dudley hosted 19 spectacular days of entertainment for Elizabeth I, including lavish new apartments for the queen, a bea...
How 1930s fashion and design shook up a former medieval palace
We begin this episode with a fabulous and weighty pair of brooches. But which 1930s millionaire was sporting these tutti-frutti Cartier gems? And wher...
Espionage, identity and cross-dressing in the Middle Ages
Sometimes, historical research can offer unexpected questions and avenues of exploration. That’s what happened when English Heritage’s Will Wyeth was...
The enduring allure of stone circles
As the summer solstice approaches, thousands flock to monuments like Stonehenge seeking spiritual connection and a spectacular sunset and sunrise.
The art of heritage: Turner’s vision of England
J M W Turner is considered one of England’s great artists, but why?
This time on the English Heritage podcast, we dive into some of the...
The illuminating story of stained glass
Churches and buildings around England are home to beautiful stained glass enjoyed by communities and visitors every day. But less well known are the f...
People of 1381: stories from the Peasants’ Revolt
The summer of 1381 saw one of the biggest popular uprisings in Medieval Europe. Now, an innovative online resource is revealing how the Peasants’ Revo...
Gladiators: finds, fans and fame
This week on the English Heritage podcast, Amy Matthews dips into the rivers of Northern England for an insight into Roman beliefs and the celebrity c...
The camera, the cook and the chauffeur: a country house love story
Today we head to Brodsworth Hall and Gardens in Yorkshire and step back in time to discover a love story from the early 20th century. And it all start...
Computers, protection and peace in the Cold War era
The shadow of the Cold War loomed over the 20th Century. But how did this affect day-to-day life for ordinary people and how was anxiety about the pos...
From bobbins to skyscrapers: the story of Shrewsbury Flaxmill
What does the view from London’s tallest building have in common with your kitchen tea towels and your favourite summer holiday outfit?
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Georgian wallpaper and an enduring fashion trend
When Wrest Park’s Jemima, Marchioness Grey, was widowed, she unleashed her purse strings to install lavish Chinese art across the Bedfordshire estate:...
Fish, feminism and working women in the 20th Century
How does a fish connect us to a story of working women’s rights?
Join comedian, writer and history fangirl Amy Matthews and her guests...
Speaking with shadows: The Workhouse at Framlingham Castle
We’re still busy behind the scenes, so in the meantime we wanted to share a special series with you called Speaking with Shadows.
Framlingham...
Speaking with shadows: Bolsover Castle’s Philosopher Duchess
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Speaking with shadows: Witchcraft, Women and Power
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From the archive: Alice Thornton: a woman’s experience of the English Civil Wars
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Speaking with shadows: The medieval massacre of the Jews of York
We’re still busy behind the scenes, so in the meantime we wanted to share a special series with you called Speaking with Shadows.
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From the archive: The extraordinary life and times of Eleanor of Aquitaine
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Speaking with shadows: Gwen Lalley - a 1930s pioneer
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From the archive: Exploring LGBTQ+ history in the Wernher Collection at Ranger’s House
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Speaking with shadows: the people of Hadrian's Wall
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From the archive: The story behind reggae legend Bob Marley’s blue plaque in London
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Speaking with shadows: Richmond Castle’s Conscientious Objectors
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Speaking with shadows: The Caribbean Prisoners of Portchester Castle
We’re still busy behind the scenes, so in the meantime we wanted to share a special series with you called Speaking with Shadows.
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From the archive: Ask the experts: Everything you want to know about England’s monasteries
We’re working behind the scenes to make the podcast better than ever. In the meantime, we’re diving into our archive to bring you some of our favourit...
From the archive: Ask the experts: everything you want to know about castles
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