Join us on Big Blend Radio’s "English Connection" podcast, airing every 4th Saturday, as historian, tour guide, and Norfolk Tours owner Glynn Burrows shares his recent experiences in Dublin, Ireland. From visiting the Jeannie Johnston ship, which never lost a passenger during its famine voyages, to exploring the General Post Office, the site of the 1916 Easter Rising, Glynn delves into Dublin’s powerful legacy and cultural significance.

This conversation also celebrates World Tourism Day and Ancestor Appreciation Day, reflecting on how travel fosters cultural understanding and how exploring our roots deepens our connection to history. From music as a soulful storytelling tradition to the flavors that shape community identity, this episode highlights how heritage lives on in everyday experiences.

🔗 Learn more:

- Read Glynn's article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/dublin-a-short-visit-a-long-history/ 

- Norfolk Tours: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 

- English Connection Podcast: https://english-connection.podbean.com/ 

✨ Takeaways:

- Dublin is a welcoming city with a deep, layered history.

- The Jeannie Johnston ship symbolizes hope, as it never lost a passenger.

- The Easter Rising of 1916 reshaped Ireland’s future.

- Understanding history helps us navigate the present and build unity.

- Music and food serve as vital threads of cultural identity.

- Exploring ancestry enriches personal and cultural understanding.

👉 This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station, Big Daily Blend, and Way Back When podcast channels. Explore the podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork