The History of England
David Crowther
This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country's history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a library of 150+ hours of shedcasts of me warbling on, and get new shedcasts every month, why not become a member at https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/become-a-member ? You know it makes sense... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 17, 2023 • 36min
392 The Neighbourhood War
The Civil Wars used to be thought of as a rather neighbourly affair, not like those brutal foreign wars. But it's become clear that there was far more death and destruction than just the major battles, and the disruption of the war probably touched every family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2023 • 43min
391 The National War
Between a quarter and a third of adult males up to 50 will fight in the first civil war. Most families will be affected in some way. Here is the story of those great marching armies, what kept them together, what made them effective, and how they fought Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 3, 2023 • 1h 1min
Madame Tussaud, Maria Manning, and the True Crime Controversy of 1849
Gavin Whitehead gives a guest episode from the Art of Crime podcast - where True crime, History and Art meet. Today - Maria Manning and the Bermondey horror. Find more from Gavin at www.artofcrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2023 • 49min
390 Leagues and Covenants
In August 1643 came one of the defining moments of the course of the Revolution - the swearing of the Solemn League and Covenant between England and Scotland. It would bring an army - and division. But for 6 months Newcaste still have a chance to take Hull and advance on London. Would he seize the opportunity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2023 • 43min
389 Newsheets and Newbury
In July 1643 the propaganda war was in full swing, and newsheets opened up from both Oxford and London. London was rent by protests, while the royalist cause was finely fettled - in control in the North and ready from the west to launch another assault to London. Only Gloucester stood in the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2023 • 47min
Margaret Cavendish with Prof Margaret Oakes
Margaret Cavendish was an extraordinary figure - a refugee from her native Essex, become courtier, Duchess of Newcastle, Natural Philosopher trading blows with the Royal Society, author and public celebrity. Professor Oakes talks to me about her life and why she is so important. You can also follow an extended series of her life by becoming a shedcaster, at Become a Member – The History of England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2023 • 49min
388 Runaway Down
By April it was clear Charles expected to reduce his kingdoms to obedience by war, and would not make peace. By July his cause would be tested at Chalgrove, Adwalton - and Roundway Down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2023 • 41min
387 Sinews of War
The podcast explores the regional conflicts between royalists and Parliament, Charles' plan to build a royal party and establish a government in exile, the arrival of Queen Henrietta Maria with weapons and ammunition, the ancient feud between the McDonalds and Campbells clans, and the consequences of deceit and preparations for a long conflict.
Oct 15, 2023 • 1h 2min
AAG 1641-1642 The Descent to War
This podcast explores the events leading to the descent into war in England, including the Irish Revolt of 1641, the increasing tensions and divisions among different factions, and Charles's leadership style. It also discusses the actions and reactions of the Royalist army and the Londoners, as well as expressing gratitude to the listeners and acknowledging sponsors.
Oct 8, 2023 • 45min
386 The Fighting Spreads
Violence had spread by the end of 1642; despite the King's failure at Turnham Green, multiple armies now swept England, in Ireland the Confederate Association was formed at Kilkenny and the Exiles. And yet still England hoped for peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
