Consistently Eccentric History

De: Joe Heathcote
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  • The British Isles have thousands of years of history, so it's weird that all most people were taught at school was World War Two, how many wives Henry VIII had and that the Battle of Hastings took place in 1066 (always worth a try if you are trying to guess someones pin number).


    If you've always wanted to learn about all the bits between these events, but only if it can be done in a random and eclectic manner why not try Consistently Eccentric History? A podcast where each week you can listen in while I tell one of my friends a story about a lesser known person or event in British history, the weirder and less believable the better. With an archive of over 150 episodes you will never again be short a weird historical fact when trying to impress others.

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  • Margaret Damer Dawson - Recognising the police force could use a woman's touch

    Margaret Damer Dawson - Recognising the police force could use a woman's touch
    May 11 2025

    This week we are heading back to the turn of the 20th century to discuss the life of Margaret Damer Dawson, a one woman campaigning machine who had a strong sense of justice, and enough money to ensure that her voice was heard.


    After seeing the way that women in the 1910s were experiencing the criminal justice system, Margaret decided that the only way to improve things would be to have women on the front lines as police officers in their own right, and she would not rest until it happened...


    ...which thanks to the start of WWI wouldn't actually take as long as she might have feared.


    Guest Host: Evie Heathcote

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    55 m
  • The Daphne Disaster - (or) a serious Scottish shipping snafu

    The Daphne Disaster - (or) a serious Scottish shipping snafu
    May 4 2025

    Happy 200th Episode


    This week we are looking into the biggest disaster in the history of Glasgow shipbuilding, when a relatively small ship designed to ferry people and cargo to Northern Ireland instead became a sunken tomb for over 100 people. Even worse it was a disaster that occurred in front of a large audience, and only a biscuit throw from shore.


    A tale of cutting corners and entirely predictable consequences the story of the Daphne goes to show that the Victorians were experts at putting profits before people.


    With a bonus discussion of over 500 years of ship building on the west coast of Scotland that features a cameo from at least two separate King James'


    Guest Host: Ollie Green



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    1 h y 13 m
  • Sir Thomas Sopwith - (or) flying through 100 years of aviation

    Sir Thomas Sopwith - (or) flying through 100 years of aviation
    Apr 20 2025

    We are heading into the skies this week to talk about Sir Thomas Sopwith, a man who had a natural talent for two things. Engines and business.


    Luckily for him he was born just in time for the dawning of powered flight. Slightly less luckily he was also in prime position to influence he development of British fighter planes during both world wars.


    So join us as we shamelessly name drop some of the most important men in aviation history and discuss how the RAF were able to have the edge on the competition in spite of the Government as we delve into the life and times of centurion Sir Thomas Sopwith (who may or may not have murdered his father in cold blood....)


    Guest Host: Emma Heathcote

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    1 h y 4 m
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