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Extraordinary Stories of Britain

By: Stories of Britain
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  • 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
  • Trapped by the Plague - Eyam Village 1665

    Trapped by the Plague - Eyam Village 1665
    Apr 1 2024

    In 1665 plague devastated England. The remote Derbyshire village of Eyam was spared the horror - until a tailor bought a roll of cloth from London. To stop the pestilence spreading, the local vicar closed down Eyam - and the villagers were locked in. Hear the dramatic story of the plague village in this podcast.
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    29 mins
  • A History of London Pubs - Pilgrims, Parrots, and Phantoms

    A History of London Pubs - Pilgrims, Parrots, and Phantoms
    Feb 26 2024

    Our history of London pubs pubcast visits the oldest tavern in London, including a pub haunted by phantasmal spirits.  Hear about Parliamentary boozers, the smallest bar in the world, the Pilgrim Fathers Mayflower pub,  and Gandalf’s riverside alehouse.
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    33 mins
  • Pub Names, Ghosts and Flying Ale - A History of Beer Part 2

    Pub Names, Ghosts and Flying Ale - A History of Beer Part 2
    Jan 31 2024

    What is the oldest pub name in Britain? And the most popular pub name in the country? Where is our oldest pub?   What are the boozy origins of the nursery rhyme “Pop Goes the Weasel”? What caused the London beer flood?  And where is Britain’s most haunted pub? Find out in our latest History of Beer podcast
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    39 mins
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