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Back When | History Podcast

Back When | History Podcast

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Imagine being a fly on the wall of history.

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.

This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy.

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Episodios
  • The Home Where Time Stood Still | Mr Straw's House

    The Home Where Time Stood Still | Mr Straw's House
    Dec 3 2025
    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 since the 1930’s.
    Discover more about the family who lived there, and why they chose to live in a bygone era, long after the world around them had changed.

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    Production
    Presenter: James Grasby
    Producer: Claire Hickinbotham
    Sound: Jesus Gomez

    Contributors
    With thanks to the staff and volunteers at Mr Straw's House

    Discover More
    If you’d like to visit Mr Straw’s house, you’ll need to book. You can do that up to 4 weeks in advance. Mr Straw's House | Nottinghamshire | National Trust
    The collection of their belongings is fascinating. Here are some of the things you’ll be able to see Collection highlights at Mr Straw’s House | National Trust
    There’s also space outside to enjoy, and you could take a walk around Worksop, just as the Straw sons did every Sunday. There are details of how to book onto a monthly walk here The garden at Mr Straw’s House | Notts | National Trust

    If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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    27 m
  • Queen Victoria and the Cult of Death

    Queen Victoria and the Cult of Death
    Nov 19 2025
    Warning: Please be advised that this episode contains content that may be upsetting to some listeners

    Queen Victoria’s grief not only shaped her own reign but also inspired the Victorian era’s deep fascination with death and mourning.
    Join James Grasby and curator Clara Woolford as they uncover how funerary practices, attitudes toward the dead, and one monarch’s sorrow came to define an age.

    [Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company. Every image you capture tells a story. Discover ideas for curating your special memories and creating gifts for loved ones. From the award-winning CEWE PHOTOBOOK to wall art made from your favourite photos.
    Start creating your story at www.cewe.co.uk

    Production:
    Host: James Grasby
    Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris & Michelle Douglass
    Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez

    Contributor:
    Clara Woolford

    Discover More:
    You can learn more about Victorian life with a visit to Cragside in Northumberland:
    Cragside | Northumberland | National Trust

    If you’d like to get in touch with feedback or a story idea you can contact us at
    podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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    13 m
  • Warrior the War Horse | Survival Against the Odds

    Warrior the War Horse | Survival Against the Odds
    Nov 5 2025
    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 anything but ordinary. He carried his master through some of World War One's most brutal battles, including the Somme, Ypres and Passchendaele.
    Despite more than eight million horses, donkeys and mules losing their lives during the war, Warrior somehow survived.
    Join General Jack Seely's grandson and broadcaster, Brough Scott and historian, James Grasby, to retrace Warrior's incredible journey.



    [Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company. Every image you capture tells a story. Discover ideas for curating your special memories and creating gifts for loved ones. From the award-winning CEWE PHOTOBOOK to wall art made from your favourite photos. Start creating your story at www.cewe.co.uk

    Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts

    Production

    Host : James Grasby
    Producer and sound designer: Nikki Ruck

    Contributors
    Brough Scott

    Discover more

    To visit Mottistone

    Mottistone

    To find out more about Warrior

    Warrior The War Horse

    If you would like to follow in the footsteps of warrior
    Warrior Trail


    If you’d like to get in touch with feedback or a story idea you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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    21 m
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