Episode 5 - Stand and Deliver... Your Money or Your Cockerel
Send us a text This week we delve into the myth and truth behind one of the Georgian era's most famous criminals, Dick Turpin. Romantic hero, or vile villain? Have a listen and make your mind up! Word of warning... he was no saint! Here are our resources: www.stand-and-deliver.org.uk www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/the-myth-of-highwayman-dick-turpin-outlives-the-facts/ www.hinckleypastpresent.org/dickturpin.html www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2016/09/dick-turpin-caught-executed-hand...
8 Loka 201834min
Episode 4 - A King By Any Other Name
Send us a text This week we talk about Oliver Cromwell - Parliamentary visionary or war criminal? He is a figure that divides opinion, even amongst supporters. If you want to read more, here are our sources: http://www.olivercromwell.org/wordpress/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/civil_war_revolution/cromwell_01.shtml https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cromwellian_conquest_of_Ireland https://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/localnotes/cromwell-there-is-absolutely-no-solid-cont...
1 Loka 201837min
Episode 3 - Why Are We Doing Pirates? Because We Arrrrr
Send us a text This week we channel our inner seadogs and take you on a tour through the Golden Age of Piracy, chatting about the different types of pirates, notable rogues and terrible punishments. So weigh anchor, hoist the mainsail and join us aboard the good ship TARBIS: After Hours. Resources: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/episodes/813293-episode-3-why-are-we-doing-pirates-because-we-arrrrr/edit http://www.weirdfacts.com/en/fun-facts-a-stuff/4122-pirate-facts http://www.thewayofthepir...
24 Syys 201837min
Episode 2 - Now We're Flying
Send us a text With the 78th anniversary of the most decisive day in the Battle of Britain, we thought it only fair to make it the topic of discussion this week. Learn about the planes and crews involved, the system that was instrumental in helping us win and hear stories from some of the pilots involved. Instead of a Ridiculous Death, this week we've gone for a Ridiculous Survival, hear how Ray Holmes' luck was well and truly in when his Hurricane went down on 15th September 1940. Sources: h...
17 Syys 201835min
Episode 1 - Bitten Off More Than We Can Tudor
Send us a text Welcome to our podcast where we talk about all things history. Together we share facts, opinions and ridiculous deaths all in the name of entertainment. So sit back, relax and enjoy TARBIS After Hours. Support the show
10 Syys 201838min
