Back When | History Podcast

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 moments. Production: Host: Helen AntrobusProducer and Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez Albiach Thank you for supporting Back When. If you love history and culture there is so much content at the National Trust, from our YouTube channel to great days out at your nearest heritage sites.If you like podcasts from the National Trust, listen to Wild Tales for intriguing nature stories from our weird, wonderful and utterly wild world. For little ears, there's our Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers kids' podcast, following the adventures of a crew of colourful creatures.If you’d like to get in touch you can contact us at [email protected]  

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 residence of a courageous, but very modest, Victorian heroine.Grace Darling, a lighthouse keeper’s daughter is just 22 years old when she embarks on a daring sea rescue in 1838. Grace’s bravery thrusts her into the limelight, bringing well-wishers and gifts from across the nation, but the attention leads to tragic consequences.In this, the last story of the series, join Helen Antrobus as she uncovers the tale of Grace’s epic sea rescue and resulting fame and learns more about this unassuming Victorian heroine. [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: Hosts: Helen AntrobusProducer: Katy Kelly Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez  Contributors: Andrew Lewis, Heritage Development Manager at the RNLI Grace Darling MuseumNick Lewis, Cultural Heritage for the National Trust on the Farne IslandsDiscover More: For information on the RNLI Grace Darling Museum:RNLI Grace Darling Museum in Bamburgh Find out more about The Farne Islands:Farne Islands | Northumberland | National Trust If you’d like to get in touch with feedback or a story idea you can contact us at [email protected]  Thanks for listening to and supporting Back When. This is the last story of the series. But if you love history and culture there is so much content at the National Trust, from our YouTube channel to great days out at your nearest heritage sites. We have other podcasts, listen to Wild Tales for intriguing nature stories from our weird, wonderful and utterly wild world. For little ears, there's our Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers kids' podcast, following the adventures of a crew of colourful creatures.

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 snatching. [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: Helen Antrobus Producer: Claire Hickinbotham Sound Designer: Jesus Gomez Contributors With thanks to Susie Lennox Discovering A Darker Side To History | My Macabre Roadtrip 

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 uncovered mysteries from inside a once top-secret headquarters.Discover the story of how in the 1940s Hughenden Manor became a secret base for the Air Ministry to produce target maps for RAF Bomber Command. And helped shape the outcome of WWII. A listener note, a version of this episode first aired on the National Trust Podcast in 2021.  Production Host: James Grasby Producer: Sean Douglas Sound editor: Jesus Gomez Discover more Find out more about visiting Hughenden Manor: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/hughenden

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 hollering voices of costumed re-enactors, a visit to the Southwell Workhouse is a sobering experience. [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.ukProductionHost: James GrasbyProducer: Claire HickinbothamSound Editor: Jesus GomezContributorsWith thanks to the staff and volunteers at The Workhouse and Infirmary and Steven King | Nottingham Trent University Discover moreFind out more about the history of The Workhouse and Infirmary www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/the-workhouse-and-infirmary