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Author: David Crowther

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This my retelling of the story of England, which 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 support the podcast, access a library of 100 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...

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This is my chronological retelling of the story of the English in regular chunks. It’s been going since Christmas Day 2010, so there’s enough to keep you off the streets for a while and hanging around the local shopping precinct. But look, you can dip in and you can dip out too. There's all the great trends, events, and drama you’d expect, all set in the context and attitudes of their time; and on that same vein, as often as possible, the series takes some time to set England’s history in the context of her neighbours and the shared culture of Europe. The great and the good are there, because that’s important, but we also walk the highways and byways of ordinary lives and hear their voices - religion, culture, making a living, society and how people lived, globalisation, law - all that stuffYou can listen from start to finish; but do did in and out if you wish. Here's a guide: We start with 31 episodes on one of our foundation stories, the Anglo Saxons.Then there’s 37 episodes on the Normans and Angevins, 1066 to 1215, Hastings to Magna Carta basically. The Plantagenets are next up, to the usurpation of the throne by those dastardly or saintly Lancastrians – tick as appropriateFrom episode 134 we have a real hooley – the Wars of the Roses. We did have fun with the squabbling chaos, death and destruction, very much like a normal family gathering at Christmas really, without the drowning in a VAT of malmesy wine thing hopefully, and we devoted 62 episodes to it all - 1399 to the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 basically.From episode 196, we are then on to the Tudors, and that’s a monster, 137 episodes on the Tudors so if you are a Tudor lover fill up your boots. We then reach my personal favourite, the Stuart age at Episode 325, starting the British Revolutions at episode 369 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anglo Saxon Rendlesham

Anglo Saxon Rendlesham

2024-01-2834:00

Excavations in Suffolk near Sutton Hoo have revealed fascinating news about the royal centre at Rendlesham, active from 570 to 730 ish. There's that - and news of a new Anglo Saxon series for you all Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode includes an introduction to Series 1, the Anglo Saxons, and then a discussion of the sources we have available for the settlement period. We then spend some time on and the way that historians and others have seen and interpreted the Anglo Saxon peiod. Series 1 on the Anglo Saxons covers the period from about 400, until 14th October 1066 in just 31 episodesEpisodes 1- 1.4 Cover Romano Britain and the settlement periodEpisodes 1.5 - 1.11 Cover the conversation, the formation of the Anglo Saxon kingdoms - and the dominance of Mercia1.12 1.18 Tell ther story of the Viking invasions, the Gteat Heathen army and the near destruction of the Anglo Saxons; until the rise of Alfred's Wessex, and the conquest of Southumbria by his son Edward1.19 - 1.21 Tell the story of the golden agre of Æthelstan and Edgar in the 10th century1.22 - 1.31 See the Æthelred, the second Viking invasions, the restoratio of the House of Cerdic and the disaster of Hasting and end of Anglo Saxon England Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1.1 Change and Calamity

1.1 Change and Calamity

2011-01-0134:141

This is the story of late antique Britain. How in the 3rd to 5th centuries, Britain went through two waves of economic dislocation and transformation, that changed the face of British society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1.2 Adventus Saxonum

1.2 Adventus Saxonum

2011-01-0238:291

The traditional story of the arrival of the Anglo Saxons is one of death and destruction, and the catastrophic and complete replacement of a British population by a new Germanic race within a generation. But there are other theories too - much more peaceful, much more gradual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1.3 Building a New World

1.3 Building a New World

2011-01-0331:531

What kind of society had arrived in Roman Britain? How how did societies and communities form and become the kingdoms before the days of the Heptarchy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1.4 Founding Kingdoms

1.4 Founding Kingdoms

2011-01-0734:091

It's difficult to know how much to believe of the stories relayed in the Anglo Saxon Chronicle about the formation of the early kingdoms - do they simply reflect the history they wished they'd had? Plus, was Arthur a legend or reality? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7th Century England was inherently unstable, populated by a patchwork of communities, petty kingdoms successful and less so. Into this pagan mix also comes the lure of Christianity again. Meanwhile, in central England a pagan warrior called Penda became king, probably in 626. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Through much of the 7th Century, Penda increased the power and influence of the Mercians. He built his kingdom as a traditional warrior, tribal leader - defeating the Northumbrians, and East Anglians, raiding and gathering treasure, rewarding his followers; spreading his influence by marriage, exercising control by influence where he could, by force where he could not.In the long run, Penda was part of the past, rather than the future - the role of leadership was changing for those that called themselves king; the arts of peace and prosperity based around a geographical were called for now; the time of the tribal war leader bringing tribes together under his leadership was fading.That doesn't mean Penda left no legacy; he created a consolidated, powerful Mercian state that would dominate the 8th century, and England until the Vikings arrived to shake everything up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1.7 Conversion

1.7 Conversion

2011-01-1031:101

At the start of the 7th century England was a basically pagan country; by the end of it it was officially at least Christian. While no doubt many pagans still held on, Whitred of Kent's laws began to embed Christianity into the fabric of English kingdoms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1.8 Revival

1.8 Revival

2011-01-1134:551

Towns had simply disappeared along with the post Roman economy by 500. But slowly by 600 there's tiny shoots of recovery discernible - so we talk about towns. And we have a hack at something a little tiny bit more literary, and talk of Continental Missionaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pretty much a century in just one, fun-filled episode - 650 ish to 750 is. It's Mercia's turn - an increasingly integrated Mercia, growing in power. With yer Wulfhere's and Æthelbalds, Mercia's hegemony was held back only by Ine of Wessex and Wihtred of Kent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After Wulfhere, Aethelred and Aethelbald laid the foundations, a prince from the Hwicce, Offa, took Mercia to its greatest achievements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The death of Offa & his son led to the bloodletting normal when the succession was a bun fight. But this time round, it would have longer term consequences for the balance of power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Vikings visited fire, destruction - and trade - on a bemused and terrified 8th C Europe. Who were they, where did they come from, where did they go and and why? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1.13- 5 The Noble Wolf

1.13- 5 The Noble Wolf

2011-01-1637:36

Æthelwolf hasn't always had the best press. None the less he laid the basis of an effective and well organised state centred on the traditional heartlands of Wessex, and one better placed to meet the Viking threat than other kingdoms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everything changed for Anglo Saxon England in 866; the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok came for conquest, not just treasure and slaves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Between 871 and 878, Wessex came close to extinction, as the Great Heathen Army, the Great Summer Army, and Guthrum the Dane came to conquer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alfred had earned Wessex and period of respite, between 878 and 892. In this time, Alfred laid the foundations not just for the defense against renewed invasions, but for the successes of the 10th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 892, the vikings returned - and found a very different, much better prepared Wessex waiting for them. Until in 899, Alfred died to be succeeded by his Son, Edward, who would in the end turn the tables on the Vikings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 15th
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xremote

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Aug 15th
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Joseph Smits

Another great example of David working with another Podcaster and giving them another platform to discuss their area of expertise. while I'm not always interested in the topic, I will always listen to this "guest" episodes to learn about another topic. Well done.

Nov 15th
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Mark James

Detailed, insightful, irreverent when necessary, thank you.

May 24th
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Joseph Smits

One of the best podcasters there is. David is a pure delight.

Apr 20th
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traviso486

I know I'm late to the party but I LOVE this podcast!!!

Mar 23rd
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Emily rgb

I'm really enjoying this podcast. I'm not someone who knows a lot about history and this content is really accessible, interesting, and David has a great sense of humour. Thanks for creating!!

Jan 29th
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Terry Jones

sounds as though our belived shed-caster is under seige by pigeons. stay strong, shed-caster, stay strong - there should be relief nuisance of stray cats at any time.

Jun 29th
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Chris G

Great podcast. One point if I may ... Hingston Down is near to modern day Callington, Cornwall (where I live) and is up the Tamar Valley from Plymouth and slightly west of the river. Your reference to the Teign Valley, Devon is incorrect

Jun 27th
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Andrew

wahaaaay good to have you back and hope the aids has susbided. was a bit worried. love your stuff.

Jan 5th
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Amy E Davis

Fantastic to hear my former lecturer's books recommended! A genius of a man under whom I studied my dissertation in History, focusing on Henry III's reign.

Dec 10th
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삼순

hey, David. I saw your video on YouTube(Extra Credits), it's so much fun, thank you. I have a question while listening to your podcast. I want to see English text like the lyrics of a song. Is there a way?

Nov 22nd
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Jouel Liriano

get well soon good sir.

Nov 19th
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Terry Jones

i'm guessing that years of dry wit has finally dehydrated him completely. ;-) best wishes, mate. we'll all be here when you feel like coming back.

Nov 9th
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Andrew

you're a massive Remainer lunatic but you're also a top bloke and your channel is amazing. get well soon mate pleeeeeeeease.

Nov 9th
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sugar∵cyanide

Get well soon David!! Looking forward to the spring!

Nov 9th
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Summer Gotschall

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Nov 9th
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Julia Tam

I listen to this over and over again...it's that good!

Oct 25th
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Hap Henninger

sad to see him go

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