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Historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us.
Experience the Great Stink of London. Make an entrance onto the Georgian dating scene. Find out if you'd survive a medieval battle and unlock the secrets of Britain’s space race.
Our past is all around us. And we'll be transporting you behind the scenes at landmarks from castles to dance halls and WWII bunkers to workhouses. You’ll meet people from all walks of life whose fascinating stories have shaped who we are now.
Lean in for a tale from time: Back When.
You'll get a new story every fortnight. Follow Back When on your favourite podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.
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Back When | Wrapped
Back When is wrapping up and we wanted to say a massive thank you for time travelling with us over all our stories. In this short episode, join presenter Helen Antrobus to relive some of our best…
Grace Darling | An Unassuming Victorian Heroine
The Farne Islands are a group of 28 islands off the Northumberland coast in England’s Northeast. They are home to Atlantic grey seals and a breeding colony of sea birds, but they are also the former…
Body Snatching | The Burke and Hare Murders
Have you heard of the Burke and Hare murders? Sixteen people killed in under a year. Join Helen Antrobus as she explores one of history’s most notorious killing sprees, and its links to body…
Operation Hillside | Lifting the Official Secrets Act
Behind the grand exterior of Hughenden Manor in Buckinghamshire is a secret history, that lay hidden for decades. A chance encounter between a former British intelligence operative and a volunteer…
The Workhouse | One Step Up From Prison?
What was life like at The Workhouse? Join James Grasby as he becomes an inmate and tours an atmospheric Workhouse building in Nottinghamshire. With its bare walls and floors, cast iron beds, and the…
Beatles Backstage | The Bedrooms Where Rock History was Made
In Liverpool in the 1950s two teenagers began writing music in their bedrooms. They went on to provide the soundtrack to the 1960s and change the face of popular culture forever. They were Paul…
World Heritage Heroes: Petra, Kingston Lacy and the Next Generation
In this bonus episode, discover how Kingston Lacy, a grand 17th-century Italianate country house and expansive estate in Dorset is connected with one of the ancient wonders of the world: the city of…
The Home Where Time Stood Still | Mr Straw's House
Why is a semi-detached house in Nottinghamshire frozen in time? Join us on a visit to 7 Blythe Grove in Worksop, or Mr Straw’s House as it’s now known, to tour the rooms that have barely changed…
Queen Victoria and the Cult of Death
Warning: Please be advised that this episode contains content that may be upsetting to some listenersQueen Victoria’s grief not only shaped her own reign but also inspired the Victorian era’s deep…
Warrior the War Horse | Survival Against the Odds
What happened to the animals who served in the First World War? Uncover the extraordinary story of Warrior the war horse who survived the Western Front. General Jack Seely's horse, Warrior, was…
Halloween Special | Witches' Familiars
Is your cat the devil in disguise? Probably not, although they may act like it sometimes! But once upon a time, they would have been accused of luring you into witchcraft.In Britain in the 16th and…
Halloween Special | The Plague Village
In September 1665 a plague outbreak took hold in the Derbyshire village of Eyam. It lasted for 15 months and claimed 260 lives. The bacteria that caused the bubonic plague was transported to the…
Downton, Churchill and the Dollar Duchess Phenomenon
Cora Crawley in Downton Abbey may be a fictional Dollar Duchess but there are countless others who have shaped our history, including the mother of Winston Churchill, Jennie Jerome. Join James Grasby…
Jane Austen | The Georgian Dating Scene
What was dating like in Jane Austen’s day? Georgian Britain is certainly an era associated with courtship and marriage, but what were the rules you had to date by? Join Cultural Heritage Curator Tim…
Plant Hunters | A Botanical Quest Down Under
In 2018 a team of intrepid explorers came in to the possession of a treasure map - one which would see them venture half way around the world to the Australian island of Tasmania. Those explorers…
A Garden Fit for Bridgerton
Join a tour of a garden designed for pleasure, as we relive its party heyday. Claremont in Surrey once played host to events described as the lovechild of a festival and a palace garden party. …
The Last Voyage | Sutton Hoo
Embark on the last voyage of an Anglo-Saxon burial ship and learn how its discovery changed our understanding of a civilisation. In 1939, archaeologists uncovered a “ghost ship” under the acidic…
Roman Chariot Racing | The Prasina Stone
What does Formula One and chariot racing have in common? High speed and high thrills races are something we usually think of when we’re chatting about Silverstone or the Grand Prix. Celebrity…
The Tale of Beatrix Potter | Writer, Scientist, Sheep Farmer
Many of us grew up reading about Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggywinkle, but how much do you know about the woman behind the stories? In this episode we explore the lesser-known sides of Beatrix Potter.…
Ela, Sheriff of Wiltshire | A Medieval Marvel
In 1196, 9-year-old Ela was hidden away in France after becoming the third Countess of Salisbury. After being discovered and brought back to England by a knight who supposedly sang underneath…
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