The Things That Made England
by David Crowther and Roifield Brown
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The English Pub
The English Pub
About this podcast
An affectionate meandering through the things that make England the way she is – from HP Sauce to the Allottment, Aethelstan to the politics of Queuing. With Luke Baxter, Roifield Brown, David Crowther and Fiona Powell trying to make some sense of it all, though rarely succeeding it might be said. And when you’ve listened, join us on Facebook, vote, and tell us what you think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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- The English Pub · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 4When you have lost your Inns, drown your empty selves - for you will have lost the last of England." That's what Hillaire Belloc, the political activist wrote in the 19th…
- From Kingston to Coventry · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 3A journey through migration, music, race and class, how the offbeat rhythms of Jamaica became the soundtrack of working class England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
- The Flag of St George · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 2Roifield and I revisit the English National flag - which is something of a live issue. Why is it so contested? Is it a problem? And how do we make it what it should be - an…
- Roifield and David's Stories of England in 50 Objects · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 1Roifield and David talk about 5stories of England as part of the Very English Chat project, to tell stories of England in 50 objects. ‘A very English chat’ works is a wonderful…
- Birmingham Midweek, Turning Points in English History with David Crowther · 55 minIn this lively episode of Birmingham Midweek, host Roifield Brown returns from California to catch up with historian David Crowther, creator of The History of England podcast…
- The Levellers · 46 minThe Levellers were the first radical political movement of modern history. They developed a full constitution based on wide male suffage, religious toleration and equality in…
- In Glen's Steps: A Journey with Dementia Promo · 3 minIn Glen's Steps: A Journey with Dementia is a deeply personal and heartfelt podcast series that explores the impact of dementia on Glenroy Brown, a man of remarkable character…
- The Sandwich · 47 minIn 1762 John Montague earl of Sandwich ordered an easy to east snack to keep his strength up while gambling - and the word Sandwich was born. Was this one of the things that made…
- Anthony Brown, a Windrush Story. · 32 minSeventy-five years ago, on June 22, 1948, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Tilbury, marking a pivotal moment in British history. In this episode, we delve into the significance…
- David and Roifield answer your questions on UK political history. · 1 h 6 minDavid and Roifield answer your questions on British political history. This episode is the last in a five-part miniseries going from The Exclusion Crisis to the vote on Brexit…
- UK Party Politics - 1945 to 2019 · 1 h 15 min• -1945: The end of World War II and the election of Clement Attlee's Labour Party, which introduced the National Health Service (NHS) and the National Insurance Act. • 1950…
- UK Party Politics - 1906 to 1945 · 1 h 7 minDavid and Roifield tackle the first half of the 20th century. Labour Representation Committee (1900–1906) Liberal reforms 1906–1914 People's Budget (1909) David Lloyd George…
- UK Party Politics - Victoriana · 59 minThe Great Reform act transformed politics and parties in the UK - and Victoria's reign was the stage for one of the great political rivalries - Gladstone and Disraeli • 1832…
- UK Party Politics - Whigs and Tories - Exclusion to The Reform Act · 56 minDavid and Roifield go over the start of UK party politics from Exclusion Crisis to the Great Reform act of 1832 • Make the point that the growth of political parties is closely…
- Heavy Metal · 1 h 16 minWhere did metal start? What were its influences? Who is the greatest guitarist ever? What is Feminist Doom Metal? No idea, but you will hear some clips of guitar music, and…
- Rave Culture · 1 h 37 minLuke and Roifield discuss whether Rave Culture can be considered a Thing That Made England. The episode includes an interview with globe-trotting DJ Tristan and we hear one of…
- Intelligent Speech Announcement · 3 minLuke announces the Intelligent Speech Conference, find out more at: https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Footpaths and Commons · 1 h 13 minAncient routes criss-cross England and Wales, giving access in law to all English and Welsh citizens across private property, to tread in the feet of countless generations. We…
- Beer · 1 h 1 minLulu and I discuss beer, a topic we have avoided for a while it must be said. Because - beer's been available everywhere for ever. How can the English lay claim to such a thing?…
- English Comedy and Blackadder · 1 h 2 min · Season 3In this second episode on English comedy, we put the historical comedy, Blackadder up for consideration. Is it a thing that made England? Does it exemplify English comedy? Is it…
