The History of England podcast

The History of England

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 <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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 <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#495

School for Scandal by Gavin Whitehead

Gavin Whitehead of the Art of Crime Podcast tells us the story of the art historian, sovie... more

07 Dec 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:51

07 Dec 2025


#494

435 The Anglican Tyranny

In 1661 fresh elections brought together another Long Parliament. This, the Cavalier parli... more

30 Nov 2025

40 MINS

40:02

30 Nov 2025


#493

434 Return of the King

In 1660 the King returned and immediately sought to rebuild the damaged prestige of the Cr... more

16 Nov 2025

45 MINS

45:06

16 Nov 2025


#492

433 9.1 Restoration, Revolution and the English Enlightenment

In this first episode of Series 9, a a chance to talk about some of the themes which will ... more

09 Nov 2025

34 MINS

34:36

09 Nov 2025


#491

432b Europe XIII The Age of the Sun King Pt II

Throughout Europe, nations made sweeping social changes, driven the demands of war,the ide... more

26 Oct 2025

47 MINS

47:40

26 Oct 2025


#490

432a Europe XIII The Age of the Sun King Pt I

Late 17th century and the 18th century Europe was dominated by French culture, wealth, and... more

19 Oct 2025

49 MINS

49:49

19 Oct 2025


#489

French and English Revolutions Q&A Part II

Part II of the Q&A where Will Clark of The French Revolution & Napoleon Podcast and I comp... more

07 Oct 2025

42 MINS

42:12

07 Oct 2025


#488

French and English Revolutions Q&A Part I

Will Clark of The French Revolution & Napoleon Podcast and I compare and contrast the Fren... more

30 Sep 2025

57 MINS

57:55

30 Sep 2025


#487

The Greatest Welsh Ruler: Episode 2 (1066-1415)

Welcome to our search for the Greatest Ruler of Wales.In these two Podcasts, Stephen aims ... more

14 Sep 2025

45 MINS

45:39

14 Sep 2025


#486

The Greatest Welsh Ruler: Episode 1 (350 to 1063)

Welcome to our search for the Greatest Ruler of Wales.In these two Podcasts, Stephen aims ... more

07 Sep 2025

55 MINS

55:50

07 Sep 2025


#485

When Theatre Refused to Die by Philip Rowe

Philip of the History of European Theatre podcasts talks about how theatre kept itself ali... more

08 Jun 2025

42 MINS

42:23

08 Jun 2025


#484

AAG 1654-1660 Protectorate and Restoration

The course of the Protectorate was by no means smooth; but by 1658 the prospect of the ret... more

25 May 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:36

25 May 2025


#483

431b A World Turned Upside Down?

What does the English Revolution mean for you? Did it change anything or, was John Dryden ... more

11 May 2025

26 MINS

26:56

11 May 2025


#482

431a Afterlives

One of two self indulgent episodes to usher out the first phase of the English revolution,... more

04 May 2025

32 MINS

32:19

04 May 2025


#481

430 The Comeback Kid

The Army had mounted another coup, and its Committee of Safety now sought to carve out yet... more

20 Apr 2025

40 MINS

40:14

20 Apr 2025