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Mineola to Marshall – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 28 ‘Mineola to Marshall’ continues our journey through the afternoon and in to the evening. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Mineola: As the episode opens we are travelling through the countryside as we approach Mineola. We … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 28 Mineola to Marshall"
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Season 2023 – Talk 11 04- Going to the Pictures In ‘Going to the Pictures’ Tim Davies tells us about the history of the projected image in the ‘silent era’. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. The Magic Lantern: The talk starts in the age of the Magic … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep 11.04 Going to the Pictures"
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Fort Worth to Mineola- US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 27 ‘Fort Worth to Mineola’ covers the 120 miles between these two cities. The journey has a schedule of 3 hours. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Fort Worth: We arrive in Fort Worth early. The station … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep27 Fort Worth to Mineola"
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Season 2023 - Talk 11 03- Sarah BernhardtIn 'Sarah Bernhardt' Jo Watson tells us about the life of the legendary French actress.Please note: this talk was given in June 2023, the centenary year of Sarah Bernhardt's death.Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Early years:Sarah Bernhardt is born as Henriette-Rosine Bernard in Paris on 22 October 1844. Her mother is a courtesan with a wealthy or upper-class clientele. For a long time there is no record of her father, however his family pay for her education, insist on a Catholic baptism, and arrange for a large sum money when she comes of age.Career:She becomes a stage actress and stars in some of the more popular French plays of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These include La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas fils, Ruy Blas by Victor Hugo, Fédora and La Tosca by Victorien Sardou.She also plays male roles, including Shakespeare's Hamlet. Rostand calls her "the queen of the pose and the princess of the gesture", and Victor Hugo praises her "golden voice". She makes several theatrical tours around the world, and she is one of the early famous actresses to make sound recordings and to act in films.Advertising:She is also linked with the success of artist Alphonse Mucha, she publicises his work and he creates posters of her. Mucha becomes a sought-after artist because of his Art Nouveau style.Listen to the podcast and hear the whole story from Jo.Unfortunately I have not been able to remove all the coughs and some external noises.About this podcast:This is an edited recording of a talk given to the Farnham u3a World History Group .It is frequently not possible to use all of the images presented in the original talk because of copyright reasons.This podcast is also available through Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Deezer, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher and Vurbl and others.AKM Music licenses Media Magazine for use the music in this talk.© The MrT Podcast Studio and Farnham u3a World History Group 2018 - 2024
Temple to Fort Worth - US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 26'Temple to Fort Worth' is composed of my thoughts on the 130 mile journey between these two cities. The journey has schedule of 2 1/2 hours but we reach Fort Worth early.Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast:Temple:Temple station dates from the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. East of the station, on another railway line through Temple, is a former Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad depot.The station houses the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum and an Amtrak ticket office. You can visit the museum from Monday to Saturday.The Amtrak office is open until the northbound Texas Eagle departs.Next to the station is the home of the Central Texas Area Model Railroaders who have a model train layout. It is is open to the public on the first and fourth Saturday of each month.McGregor:McGregor station is a railway station that dates from 1904. This old Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway station is the closest Amtrak station to Waco, approximately 16 miles to the east.In 2022 3,344 passengers use the station.Cleburne:Cleburne was formerly Camp Henderson. It is named after Confederate General Pat Cleburne. In 1871 the City incorporates.It becomes a major locomotive works for the Santa Fe Railroad for many years. In 1904 Cleburne becomes the northern end of the Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway.Today's intermodal station, built in 1999, serves Amtrak trains and is the office for the local bus operation.Fort Worth:As the episode ends we reach Fort Worth. We are still early! I'll tell you all about Fort Worth in the next episode.Next up:If you enjoy these podcasts please join me in a couple of weeks as we continue our journey on the Texas Eagle.Links:To visit the Amtrak website please follow this link.This podcast is also available through Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox , Deezer, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher and Vurbl and others.Music:AKM Music licenses Steam Railway and Look at the Detail for use in this podcast.
Season 2023 – Talk 11.02 – Max Miller In ‘Max Miller’ Adrian Martin tells us the life story of the music hall comedian billed as the ‘Cheeky Chappie’. You’ll appreciate from that billing that his humour is not always politically correct. Indeed it could be described as ‘nudge, nudge, wink, wink… you know what I … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep11 02 Max Miller"
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San Marcos to Temple – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 25 ‘San Marcos to Temple’ covers around 105 miles of our journey. We reach Temple, the fourth station on this part of the journey, after nearly 3 hours. To see the photographs that accompany this podcast please click on a thumbnail to open the … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep25 San Marcos to Temple"
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Season 2023 – Talk 11.01 – Dame Margaret Rutherford In ‘Dame Margaret Rutherford’ Wendy Senior tells the story of the life of this famous British actress. Early Life? There is tragedy in her early life involving both of her parents. Her father is the journalist and poet William Rutherford Benn who marries Florence Nicholson on … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep11 01 Dame Margaret Rutherford"
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Marfa to New Braunfels – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 24 ‘Marfa to New Braunfels’ covers our 400 mile journey during the late afternoon and overnight. We travel from the very wet desert west of Marfa to New Braunfels on the way to our stop at San Marcos. To see the photographs that accompany … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Episode 24 Marfa to New Braunfels"
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Season 2023 – Talk 10 – The Border Reivers In ‘The Border Reivers’ David Simpson tells us about these bandits who plundered the English / Scottish border counties from the 13th Century to the Union of the Crowns in 1603. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Who? Border … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep10 The Border Reivers"
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El Paso and a very wet desert – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 23 ‘El Paso and a very wet desert’ describes our time in El Paso and the first part of our journey to Alpine, Texas. The photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: El Paso: … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 23 El Paso and a very wet desert"
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Season 2023 – Talk 09 – Mao Zedong In Mao Zedong Alan Freeland tells us about the life of Mao and Chinese Communism until his death in 1976. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Childhood: Mao was born on 26 December 1893 and spends his childhood at Shaoshan village … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep 09 Mao Zedong"
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To the border town of El Paso – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 22 ‘To the border town of El Paso’ covers my journey from our stop at Lordsburg, via Deming, through the inhospitable countryside of New Mexico. The photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Lordsburg: … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep22 To the border town of El Paso"
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Season 2023 – Talk 07 – The Glorious Revolution In The Glorious Revolution Andrew Cole tells us about the events of 1688 and questions whether it really was a revolution. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. James II and Catholicism: James converts to the Catholic faith in 1669 … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep07 The Glorious Revolution"
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From the suburbs of Tucson to Lordsburg – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 21 In ‘From the suburbs of Tucson to Lordsburg‘ I travel through the unhospitable countryside of Arizona and New Mexico. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Out into the desert: There … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 21 From the suburbs of Tucson to Lordsburg"
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Season 2023 - Talk 02.1 - The Orient Express
In The Orient Express Margaret Denyer tells the story of this luxury train over the last 150 years.
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Georges Nagelmackers : Margaret starts by telling us about this Belgian civil engineer and businessman who travels to the United States where he experiences Pullman carriages and believes that there is a market for luxury trains in Europe. He founds a company in 1873 which becomes the legendary Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits.
In 1882 the first train composed completely of Wagon Lits carriages leaves Paris for Vienna. James Allport: We hear that he is the General Manager of the Midland Railway and invites George Pullman to Britain. They agree that Pullman will supply carriages built in his US works for use in England where a supplement will be charged.
In 1881 the first Pullman only train starts to run between London and Brighton and in 1933 it becomes the Brighton Belle. The Orient Express gains popularity: The early years of the 20th Century see the Orient Express start to become famous with Kings and Princes, the famous and the wealthy. The routes expand. The First World War and after: All services stop at the start of the war in August 1914. It ends in November 1918 with the Armistice where a Wagon Lits car is used for the ceremony in the forest at Compiègne.
Orient Express services restart but with changes to the routes. The trains can no longer travel through Germany and so the Simplon tunnel is used. The services become popular with the rich and famous again.
Listen to the podcast and hear Margaret tell the rest of the story including the decline of the service and its rebirth from the ashes. About this podcast: This is an edited recording of a talk given to the Farnham u3a World History Group .
It is not always possible to use all of the images presented in the original talk because of copyright reasons.
The Farnham u3a site is here.
This podcast is also available through Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Deezer, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher and Vurbl and others.
AKM Music licenses Media Magazine for use the music in this talk.
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We reach Atlanta on The Crescent - US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 14We reach Atlanta on The Crescent continues my journey both through the night and into the morning, as we travel towards Atlanta on The Crescent on my journey towards New Orleans.To view the photographs for this podcast:Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery:Greensboro:We are late and so it is very dark as we cross the Virginia / North Carolina State line.Our next stop is in Greensboro which is the largest city in the Piedmont Triad metro region. The impressive Beaux Arts station dates from 1927 and is a stop for the Crescent, Carolinian and Piedmont trains.High Point:We reach the 'Furniture Capital of the World' which uses the symbol of the Worlds largest Chest of Drawers. Textiles and Thomas Built school buses also feature in the local industrial mix. The platforms are at a lower level than the Richardson Romanesque style station buildings which date from 1907.Salisbury:Another magnificent station building which I miss because I'm sleeping peacefully in my Roomette. The station dates from 1908 and is in the Spanish Mission style. In 2019 21,771 passengers used the station.Charlotte:The southern terminal of the Carolinian and the Piedmont trains is an ugly station with an exposed precast concrete frame. The station is one of the busiest in the South East USA with ten trains a day stopping there.Gastonia:The city is part of the Charlotte metropolitan area and is home to Parkdale Mills who are the worlds leading manufacturer of spun yarn. The station is a flag stop because passengers need to request that the train stops.Spartanburg:The Southern Railway built station has been open since 1904. In 1996 there was a major fire and a 16 year old led a crusade to save the station! The station is open every night from 11.00 pm to 6.00 am. In 2019 3,711 passengers turned out to use the station.Greenville:Once known as the 'Textile Capital of the World' the city now hosts the head offices of a number of large companies. Wayne Oates, the psychologist responsible for the word 'workaholic', and Jesse Jackson were both born here.The modern station, reminiscent of a retail warehouse, dates from 1988.Clemson:It is, for me, early morning when we reach Clemson because we are running late. We are now in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.The station dates from 1916 and hosted 2,868 passengers in 2022.Toccoa:Home to the 101st Airborne Division's paratrooper base which features in the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers. It is also the home to Star Trek's Dr. Leonard 'Bones' McCoy and one time 'Worlds Strongest Man' Paul Anderson.The wood framed station building dates from 1915 and is currently used by both Amtrak and the local community.Gainesville:We are now in the foothills of Georgia's 'Blue Ridge Mountains' in a town known as the 'Chicken Capital of the World' because of the number of poultry processing plants.The station opens an hour before a train is due and closes one hour after it leaves. In 2019 there were 5,277 passengers.Atlanta:Peachtree station in Atlanta is magnificent at street level. It is in the Italian Renaissance style and dates from 1918. Originally a commuter stop on the north side of the city, it is used annually by around 50,000 passengers (2022) who either join or leave The Crescent.Next up:If you enjoy these podcasts please join me in a couple of weeks as I continue my journey south on The Crescent towards New Orleans.Links:To visit the Amtrak website please follow this link.This podcast is also available through Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox , Deezer, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher and Vurbl and others.Music:AKM Music licenses Steam Railway and Joyrider for use in this podcast.© The MrT Podcast Studio 2019 - 2023
Season 2023 - Talk 01 - The Portuguese Empire
In The Portuguese Empire Richard Thomas tells the story of Europe's first, longest and also last Empire.
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Voyages of Discovery: Henry the Navigator is the key. He finances and sends explorers into the unknown. This is a time when perceived wisdom, or religion, believes that the earth is flat and if you go too far you fall off the end.
Some of his captains agreed, others went far into the Atlantic and found the currents that let them sail north and back home. Brazil: Go too far and you bump into Brazil! This leads to the Portuguese colonisation of Brazil. It also leads to the Treaty of Tordesillas where Portugal and Spain, supported by the Catholic Church, divide up the Americas.
Portugal receives Brazil and, to support it's ambitions, becomes the largest player in the abominable Slave Trade. Africa: In the early days the Portuguese work with African countries such as Benin.
Later, in Angola and Mozambique there is no partnership. The indigenous inhabitants are treated as slaves, or worse. No long term investments are made leaving these countries in a poor position after their independence. The end of Empire Revolution in Africa leads to the repatriation of many settlers. Then there is the surrender of Macau to China. The end of an Empire that lasted from 1415 to 1999!
Listen to the podcast and hear Richard tell the fascinating story. About this podcast: This is an edited recording of a talk given to the Farnham u3a World History Group and the Farnham u3a Medieval History Group.
It is not always possible to use all of the images presented in the original talk for copyright reasons.
The Farnham u3a site is here.
This podcast is also available through Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Deezer, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher and Vurbl and others.
AKM Music licenses Media Magazine for use the music in this talk.
© The MrT Podcast Studio and Farnham u3a World History Group 2018 - 2023
From Washington to Danville on The Crescent - US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 13
In 'From Washington to Danville on The Crescent' I continue my journey into the evening on The Crescent as we travel towards New Orleans. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery:
Washington: We change locomotives in Washington and say goodbye to the Amtrak Cities Sprinter (Siemens ACS-64) that has brought us from New York. There is a delay before our our GE Genesis power arrives and we leave Washinton behind schedule.
We pass through the Federal centre of Washington again as the shadows start to lengthen. Alexandria: Our first stop after changing locomotives. I'm heading in the opposite direction to my journey yesterday. The line forks just south of Alexandria, and we take the line towards Manassas. Manassas: The station dates from 1914 when it was built by the Southern Railway. Today it is a station on the Virginia Railway Express Manassas Line, as well as a stop for the Cardinal, Crescent, and Northeast Regional train routes.
The station appears on the cover of Manassas's 1972 self-titled double album and it also appears in the music video for the Steve Winwood song 'Back in the High Life Again'. Culpepper: Culpeper station was built by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in 1904. The Cardinal and Crescent and two daily Northeast Regional trains stop here.
In 1985 the Norfolk Southern Railway tried to demolish a portion of the station. A citizens' committee was formed to save the building and in 1995, the town got a $700,000 renovation grant under the Virginia Department of Transportation Enhancement Program. In 2000 the renovated building opened to the public. Charlottesville: Charlottesville Union Station is used by the Cardinal, Crescent, and daily Northeast Regional passenger trains. It is Amtrak's third-busiest station in Virginia apart from the Auto Train station in Lorton.
The station in walking distance of the University of Virginia, which is the major employer in the area.
The station dates from 1885 and nearly 64,200 Amtrak journeys started or ended here in 2021. Lynchburg: Kemper Street station dates from 1912. Its a three-story structure built into a hillside. The top floor is on Kemper Street while at the bottom, on the opposite side, are the platforms.
After years of continued use and neglect Lynchburg City Council realised that renovations were necessary and a redevelopment project, budgeted at over $3 million, took place.
In April 2002 the newly restored Kemper Street station opened. Nearly 28,500 passengers used the station in 2021. Danville: We're running about 50 minutes late when we reach Danville station. It is a historic railway station dating from 1899. In 1915 the track was moved 133 feet to the northeast. The station was jacked up on rollers, and crews used mules and stump pullers to roll the building to the new site without cracking a single brick. Over 3,700 journeys started or ended here in 2021. Next up: If you enjoy these podcasts please join me in a couple of weeks as I continue my journey south on The Crescent towards New Orleans. Links: To visit the Amtrak website please follow this link.
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Music: AKM Music licenses Steam Railway and Happy Times for use in this podcast.
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Season 2022 - Talk 20 - Robin Hood
In Robin Hood David Simpson tries to answer the question as to whether he is fact or fiction.
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Who? David tells us of a number of people who could have been the model of the legendary leader who robs the rich to give to the poor. These, either individually or as a group, may be the inspiration for the tales recounted by the Medieval balladeers. Where? This depends on the who because each of the people discussed above are from different parts of England. Maybe Yorkshire? Possibly the South East? Or even the South West. Sherwood Forest and Nottingham may be less likely as, apparently there has never been a Sheriff of Nottingham. When? Another problem is that the cast of possible players for the part of Robin inhabited different centuries. So which King? Richard I and John? Edward I, Edward II, Edward III? It all depends on the scoundrel you choose for the 'Who'.
The members of Robin's backing group, The Merry Men, also influence the 'When' as, for example, Friars didn't exist in the reign of Richard the Lionheart! The story evolves: In the early ballads there is tell of Robin as a yeoman, a few centuries later he morphs into an earl. By the time Walter Scott writes Ivanhoe the story evolves into something we, and Errol Flynn, are familiar with.
Listen to the podcast and hear David tell the fascinating story. About this podcast: This is an edited recording of a talk given to the Farnham u3a World History Group and the Farnham u3a Medieval History Group.
It is not always possible to use all of the images presented in the original talk for copyright reasons.
The Farnham u3a site is here.
This podcast is also available through Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Deezer, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher and Vurbl and others.
AKM Music licenses Media Magazine for use as the theme music. Joseph McDade licences The Tavern for use in this podcast.
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Philadelphia to Washington on The Crescent - US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 12
In 'Philadelphia to Washington on The Crescent' I continue my journey 0n The Crescent as we travel towards New Orleans. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery:
Philadelphia: The Dining Car staff are making up boxes whilst we wait in Philadelphia for the passengers to board. These boxes will be used for the passengers wanting 'room service'. They'll miss out as the Dining Car is the place to meet fellow travellers!
We are late leaving Philadelphia and the driver is soon hard on the horn. We pass houses and industry and then the Delaware River. We make fast progress to Wilmington. Wilmington: Our stop in Wilmington is an opportunity to see a bit of the station opened in 1908. It's dedicated to Joe Biden who took over 7,000 round trips to Washington when he was in the Senate.
As we continue our journey south the speed reaches 105 m.ph. The train rattles loudly; when these carriages were built I'm sure that this was an exceptional speed!
The first dinners start to be taken to the passengers using room service as we pass Newark in Delaware. Unless they are getting off soon it seems very early to eat!
We slow to almost a stop as we change track round maintenance work. Once we have passed it we speed up. Baltimore: We stop at Baltimore, say goodbye to some passengers and greet others. Soon we pass the short platform of Baltimore West station. Then we pass through BWI, a station built for passengers flying from Baltimore - Washington International Airport.
Our journey into Washington takes us past a number of carriage sidings for both Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express. Washington for our loco change: We make good time into Washington where our Siemens ACS-64 locomotive, also known as an Amtrak Cities Sprinter, leaves us. As I watch the loco detach I realise I'm not the only interested observer.
Lets hope our GE Genesis power arrives quickly. Next up: If you enjoy these podcasts please join me in a couple of weeks as I continue my journey south on The Crescent towards New Orleans. Links: To visit the Amtrak website please follow this link.
This podcast is also available through Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox , Deezer, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher and Vurbl and others.
Music: AKM Music licenses Steam Railway and The 50's V12 for use in this podcast.
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Season 2022 - Talk 19 - 19th Century Colonialism - did the National Trust get it right?
In 19th Century Colonialism - did the National Trust get it right? Peter Duffy discusses how the spread of the 'Anglo' communities was different to previous centuries.
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His own experience: He tells us that as a young boy, he and his brother left England to live with his Aunt in Canada. They left when an invasion was expected at any time.
We learn about their journey. First across the Atlantic in the charge of a family friend. Then aboard a train, in the charge of the guard, for the journey to Regina. The train journey takes some days and Peter has happy memories of eating in the Dining Car. In Regina: In 1940 Regina is already a large city. It also houses the headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Peter's aunt is married to a retired Mountie.
We hear that the two brothers sang the Canadian National Anthem every morning in school. Saturday mornings were reserved for the Cinema! Rudyard Kipling: Many people associate Rudyard Kipling with the Empire. His writings about the US and Canada are often not considered. Peter tells us about Captains Courageous which recounts life on the Grand Banks fisheries and the adventures of 15 year old Harvey Cheyne Jr.
He falls from a ship and is saved by a fisherman. When he finally reaches shore his parents race across the US by train to be reunited with him. Emigration from poverty: Peter tells us that many of the people who emigrated from the British Isles did so to escape extreme poverty. He tells us about the vast numbers who set off for a new life in the 19th Century.
Listen to the podcast and hear Peter tell the full story. About this podcast: This is an edited recording of a talk given to the Farnham u3a World History Group.
It is not always possible to use all of the images in the original talk for copyright reasons.
The Farnham u3a site is here.
This podcast is also available through Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Deezer, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher and Vurbl and others.
AKM Music licenses Media Magazine for use as the theme music.
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Moynihan Train Hall and I join The Crescent - US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 11
In 'Moynihan train Hall and I join The Crescent' I take a good look at the wonderful new facility at New York's Penn Station. I then board The Crescent for the journey to New Orleans. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery:
Moynihan Train Hall: This is a magnificent facility, in the James A Farley building, giving access to Penn Station's platforms. The pride in the building is clearly on display. Such pride is well deserved.
There is light from the glazed roof, there is room to move around easily, everything is well signposted. I find a good range of food outlets including a number high quality offers.
My only quibble? Just like every other station I've ever been to, the PA system is hard to understand. The Post Office - a hidden gem: The Post Office still operates at the front of the building! You can go down a passageway from the train hall or enter through one of the numerous front doors.
It is unlike any other Post Office that I've ever been in. The façade and the doors are beautiful however the most wonderful bit is the ornate ceiling. Take a look at the photograph in the gallery to see what I mean. I join The Crescent: I see from the display that train #19 is due to leave at 2.15 pm. I join the queue and descend to the platform to board it. We leave on time and very soon enter the tunnels to take us under the Hudson River and into New Jersey. Rain: As we come out into the Meadowlands the sky is dark grey and it is pouring with rain. I'm glad I'm in the train and not outside! The rain remains with us for much of the journey to Philadelphia. Keeping to time: Our Siemens ACS-64 locomotive, also known as an Amtrak Cities Sprinter, is helping us keep to our schedule as we reach our stops at Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia. Next up: If you enjoy these podcasts please join me in a couple of weeks as I continue my journey south on The Crescent towards New Orleans. Links: To visit the Amtrak website please follow this link.
This podcast is also available through Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox , Deezer, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher and Vurbl and others.
Music: AKM Music licenses Steam Railway and Funny Corporate for use in this podcast.
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Season 2022 - Talk 18 - Tea in Literature
In Tea in Literature Sue Willson talks about the use of tea in novels over the past couple of centuries.
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Morse: Sue's first story isn't from a book, instead she looks at the Morse episode 'Twilight of the Gods'. She isn't sure whether the issue over the 'Senior Tea' is in the book however she notes that it gives John Gielgud a wonderful moment when he insists that it must go on.
Sue is breaking the rule that she always used when teaching - use the book not the film / television series in your answer! Sandition: Sue then tells us about Sandition, the unfinished novel by Jane Austen. We hear that Austen uses 'tea parties' to great effect and that this novel is no exception. They provide an opportunity to explore relationships, set scenes and explain issues between people.
There is the scene where two of the characters often believe themselves ill and so take many cures. At tea there are several teapots on the tray because they drink different types of tea for their different medical complaints. Middlemarch: Middlemarch dates from 1871, but is set in 1831/2. The time of the Reform Act and early passenger railways.
Here a tea drinking episode shows a crucial turning point in the marriage of a doctor and his wife. There are growing debts because of her desire for a posh house and possessions whilst he is setting up his practice.
She calls for tea, and so he has to sit down and talk. He tells her that they're seriously short of money. Her response is 'what can I do'? She's not prepared to economise and does not expect to suffer any inconveniences at all. Cranford: Towards the end of Cranford Miss Matty, one of the main characters, is impoverished due to the failure of her bank. Her friends suggest that she should sell tea to earn a little money as this is a gentile occupation. She agrees and opens a tea shop.
Sue also tells us about the 'Mad Tea Party' in Alice in Wonderland and the importance of taking tea in L P Harley's 'Go Between' which contrasts 'taking tea' in the class system of 1900 Britain.
Listen to the podcast and hear Sue recount the full stories. About this podcast: This is an edited recording of a talk given to the Farnham u3a World History Group.
It is not always possible to use all of the images in the original talk for copyright reasons.
The Farnham u3a site is here.
This podcast is also available through Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Deezer, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher and Vurbl and others.
AKM Music licenses Media Magazine for use as the theme music.
© The MrT Podcast Studio and Farnham u3a World History Group 2018 - 2023
We arrive into Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station - US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 10
In 'We arrive into Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station' the Silver Star completes our journey from Miami to New York. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery:
Leaving Wilmington: We travel through an industrial area after leaving Wilmington Station. Passing the Delaware Car Company who have seven acres of sidings and a workshop where they repair and renovate rail cars. Philadelphia: As we near Philadelphia we see more tired industry but there is some decent graffiti!
30th Street Station serves more than four million inter-city rail passengers (2018). Its Amtrak's third-busiest, after Penn Station in New York and Union Station in Washington and the 12th-busiest railway station in North America. Opening in 1933 it is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Amtrak's code for the station is PH and it has the IATA Airport Code ZFV for a codeshare agreement with United Airlines who sell Amtrak service between the station and Newark Liberty International Airport. Trenton: Trenton Transit Center is the main passenger railway station in Trenton, New Jersey. It is the terminus for NJ Transit trains to and from New York City and SEPTA trains to and from Philadelphia.
Bus services consist of local NJ Transit routes and a regional service to Philadelphia via Camden. The station also serves as the northern terminus for SEPTA buses to Oxford Valley Mall. Newark, New Jersey: Pennsylvania Station, also known as Newark Penn Station, is one of the New York metropolitan area's major transport hubs. It is served by multiple rail and bus carriers and is the seventh busiest railway station in the United States, and the fourth busiest in the New York City metropolitan area.
There are three NJ Transit commuter railway lines, the Newark Light Rail, the PATH rapid transit system, and all 11 of Amtrak's Northeast Corridor services. It is also Newark's main intercity bus terminal with Greyhound, Bolt, Fullington Trailways and 33 local and regional bus lines operated by NJ Transit Bus Operations and Coach USA . New York, Penn Station: Pennsylvania Station, also known as New York Penn Station or simply Penn Station, is the main intercity railway station in New York City. It serves more than 600,000 passengers each weekday (2019). It is in Midtown Manhattan beneath Madison Square Garden and also in the James A. Farley Building.
Seven tunnels (two North River Tunnels, four East River Tunnels, and the single Empire Connection tunnel) feed the 21 tracks at Penn Station. Amtrak owns the station and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and NJ Transit (NJT) operate commuter rail services. There are connections to the New York City Subway and buses. Next up: If you enjoy these podcasts please join me in a couple of weeks. I take a look at the Moynihan Train Hall before boarding the Crescent to New Orleans. Links: To visit the Amtrak website please follow this link.
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17th to 30th April - MrT's Gardening Year - Episode 2023 05In '17th to 30th April' MrT reports on two weeks of activity in the garden.To view the photographs that accompany this podcast:Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery:It's a late spring:One of the joys in MrT's year is when the beech hedge starts to come into leaf. The pale green leaves are soft and delicate at this stage which makes them susceptible to late frosts. Beech hedges also provide environmental benefits.The large cooking apple tree is late blossoming. Last year it was in full blossom by the 16th April however this year it doesn't blossom until the 30th. MrT wonders whether that will affect the crop.This year the flowering cherry beats the apple into blossom!Compost:It is time to sieve the compost from the compost bins that are used for garden waste. There is less than usual because the hot, dry, summer last year resulted in less cut grass.The fine compost, after sieving, goes into a compost mixture that MrT uses for pot plants and the surplus will be spread on the flower borders. MrT uses the coarse matter that doesn't go through the sieve as a mulch on his raspberries and fruit bushes.A major benefit of this home made compost is because it is 'peat free' and therefore environmentally friendly.The greenhouse:It is full to the brim! MrT needs to start moving some plants outside to harden off. The herbs are the first to go outside. MrT moves these to an area that is protected from frost.MrT moves his tomato plants from the house to the greenhouse prior to putting them in 'peat free' growing bags.The petunia seeds are germinating and there is life in the capsicum tray!Next up:I hope that you've enjoyed joining MrT in the garden. Please keep your eyes open for the next episode.Links:Many resources to help you in the garden can be found on the RHS website. You'll find information on all aspects of gardening and news about their five wonderful gardens at Wisley (Surrey), Bridgewater (Salford), Harlow Carr (Harrogate), Hyde Hall (Essex) and Rosemoor (Devon).This podcast is also available through Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Castbox , Deezer, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher and Vurbl and others.Music:AKM Music licenses the theme Horticulture for use in this podcast.© The MrT Podcast Studio 2023
From Washington to Wilmington – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 9 In ‘From Washington to Wilmington’ the Silver Star travels through the Federal centre of the United States and into Delaware. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Across the Potomac: As we cross the … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 09 Washington to Wilmington"
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10th to 16th April – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 04 In ‘10th to 16th April’ there is changeable weather in the garden with very heavy rain early in the week. To view the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Tuesday, April 11th: MrT puts his … Continue reading "MRTGY Ep04 10th to 16th April"
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Season 2022 – Talk 17 – Being Left Handed in History In Being Left Handed in History Margaret Denyer tells us about the trials and tribulations of left handed people throughout history. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Introduction: Margaret is a ‘leftie’ herself and that drives her … Continue reading "TH2022 Ep17 Left Handed in History"
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Through Virginia to Alexandria – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 8 In ‘Through Virginia to Alexandria’ the Silver Star travels through 220 miles of Virginia. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Into Virginia: Soon after leaving Rocky Mount we enter Virginia. The first town … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 08 Through Virginia to Alexandria"
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April 3rd to Easter – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 03 In ‘April 3rd to Easter’ MrT’s week in his garden is punctuated by rain. To view the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Tuesday, April 4th: A cold night with a frost first thing. The … Continue reading "MRTGY Ep03 April 3rd to Easter"
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Through North Carolina from Cary to Rocky Mount – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 7 In ‘Through North Carolina from Cary to Rocky Mount’ the Silver Star travels through 79 miles of North Carolina. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Cary: Today Cary is … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 07 Cary to Rocky Mount"
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March 27th to April 2nd – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 02 In ‘March 27th to April 2nd’ we join MrT in his garden as Spring marches forward rapidly. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Monday, March 27th: MrT starts his day by going … Continue reading "MRTGY 2023 02 March 27th to April 2nd"
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Season 2022 – Talk 15 – Thomas Lipton In Thomas Lipton we hear the second of Jo Watson’s talks with the theme ‘some inherit wealth, others create their own fortunes’. Thomas Lipton is a classic story of a ‘self made man’. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Family … Continue reading "TH2022 Ep15 Thomas Lipton"
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March 20th to 26th – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 01 In ‘March 20th to 26th’ we follow MrT as he prepares his garden for the Spring. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Monday, March 20th: This series starts on the Spring Equinox in … Continue reading "MRTGY 2023 01 March 20th to 26th"
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Through the Night from Palatka to Southern Pines – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 6 As ‘Through the Night from Palatka to Southern Pines’ begins I’m sat with other passengers in the dining car where the crew are working hard to keep people fed. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep06 Palatka to Southern Pines"
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This is a Holding Page – coming soon – the trials and tribulations of an amateur gardener!
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Season 2022 – Talk 14 – Waldorf Astor In Waldorf Astor we hear the first of Jo Watson’s talks with the theme ‘some inherit wealth, others create their own fortunes’. Waldorf Astor is from one of the wealthiest families in the world. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. … Continue reading "TH2022 Ep 14 Waldorf Astor"
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From Tampa to DeLand via Lakeland- US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 5 As ‘From Tampa to DeLand via Lakeland’ begins we are starting on our return journey to Lakeland from Tampa. We are just about on schedule! View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Lakeland: … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep05 From Tampa to DeLand"
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Season 2022 – Talk 13 – The East India Company In The East India Company Alan Freeland explains why he believes that the company was so important for Britain. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Foundation: The company is founded in 1600, under a Royal Charter from Queen … Continue reading "TH2022 Ep13 East India Company"
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From Sebring to Tampa – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 4 As ‘From Sebring to Tampa’ begins we hear that we are 40 minutes from our next stop. At least the scenery has started to improve! Our route takes us past fields….. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep04 From Sebring to Tampa"
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Season 2022 – Talk 12 – 5 Villains from History In 5 Villains from History our five speakers explain the villany of these characters who are responsible for many deaths, often in unpleasant ways. Warning: the details may be upsetting to some. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. … Continue reading "TH2022 Ep12 5 Villains from History"
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The journey begins….. – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 3 As ‘The journey begins…..’ we pull out of Amtrak’s Miami station. Our train is longer than usual because it includes carriages for the suspended Silver Meteor service. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: My … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep03 The journey begins.."
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Season 2022 – Talk 11 – John Churchill – the First Duke of Marlborough In John Churchill – the First Duke of Marlborough David Simpson explains why many believe that he was Britain’s greatest general. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Childhood: He is the second, and surviving, … Continue reading "TH2022 Ep11 John Churchill"
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Miami – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 2 In Miami I stay at the DoubleTree Grand, Biscayne Bay, visit the Miami Beach Botanical Garden and travel to Amtrak’s Miami station to join the Silver Star. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Getting to the … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep02 Miami"
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Season 2022 – Talk 10 – The Hanseatic League In The Hanseatic League Richard Thomas tells us the amazing story of this operation which controlled much of the trade between northern European countries from the late 13th to the late 17th Century. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. … Continue reading "TH2022 Ep10 Hanseatic League"
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From London to Miami – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 1 From London to Miami charts my journey from the Premier Inn near Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport to the DoubleTree Grand, Biscayne Bay in Miami. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: To Terminal … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep01 From London to Miami"
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Season 2022 – Talk 09 – Inclosure Inclosure – or in today’s spelling Enclosure – is a talk where Gillian Devine tells us about the effects of Inclosure on society. She takes the example of the Inclosure of parts of the Manor of Farnham. What does ‘Inclosure’ mean? Inclosure is the process where land that … Continue reading "TH2022 Ep09 Inclosure"
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Season 2022 – Talk 08 – Farnham in the Civil War In Farnham in the Civil War Pam Taylor tells why Farnham was of significant importance during the first English Civil War. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. At the crossing of two major roads: The first of … Continue reading "TH2022 Ep08 Farnham in the Civil War"
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The Isle of Wight with the LTM Friends In the Isle of Wight with the LTM Friends I take a trip organised by the London Transport Museum Friends to the Isle of Wight. The trip is in late February 2022 on a beautiful, sunny, day. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs for this … Continue reading "PP2022 Ep01 Isle of Wight with the LTM Friends"
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Season 2022 - Talk 07 - The Real American Indians
In The Real American Indians Alan Bridgman tells us how the Native Americans were persecuted and driven from their lands because of the greed of the white settlers in the 19th century.
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Black Kettle of the Cheyenne: A prominent leader of the southern Cheyenne during the American Indian Wars. He's a pragmatist, believing that U.S. military power and the number of immigrants are overwhelming. In 1861 he surrenders to the commander of Fort Lyon under the highly unfavourable Treaty of Fort Wise. He believes that he can gain protection for his people.
Black Kettle also visits Washington where he receives a large American flag from President Abraham Lincoln.
He is remembered as a peacemaker who accepts treaties with the government in order to protect his people. On November 27, 1868, he attempts to escape from the Battle of Washita River with his wife, and is shot and killed by soldiers of the 7th Cavalry. Red Cloud of the Oglala Sioux: From 1868 to 1909 he's one of the most important leaders of the Oglala Lakota. He's also one of the most capable Native American opponents facing the United States Army in the western territories, defeating the United States during Red Cloud's War. The largest action of the war is the Fetterman Fight and because 81 US soldiers die it is the worst military defeat for US Army on the Great Plains until the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
The Treaty of Fort Laramie (1868), results in Red Cloud leading his people to reservation life. He dies on the Pine Ridge Reservation in 1909 aged 87. In old age he says 'They made us many promises, more than I can remember. But they kept but one – They promised to take our land ... and they took it'. Nicaagat of the White River Utes: As a boy he is an orphan, because of this a Mormon family buys him. He goes to school with white children and attends church with the family.
After a few years he runs away after a threat to whip him. He travels to Colorado and joins the White River Utes and marries a young woman from the tribe. Nicaagat becomes a leader to the younger men and scouts for General George Crook during the Sioux Wars of 1876 and 1877.
He warns Major Thomas Tipton Thornburgh that crossing the Milk Creek onto the White River Ute reservation would be seen as an invasion and an act of war. The army enters the reservation and a shooter from Nicaagat's band shoots and kills Thornburgh. The US forces: Whilst many in the US forces treat the Native Americans cruelly there are exceptions, such as General George Crook, who speaks on behalf of the Ponca tribe in the case Standing Bear v Crook. In this case the judge asserts that Standing Bear has some of the rights of US Citizens.
Listen to the podcast and hear the full story from Alan Bridgman. About this podcast: This is an edited recording of a talk given to the Farnham u3a World History Group.
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Season 2022 - Talk 04 - Six Inventors
In Six Inventors, six members of the Farnham u3a World History Group tell us the stories of six amazing people.
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Jethro Tull: Lorna Thomas tells us the fascinating story of Jethro Tull, an English agriculturist. He is born in 1674 in Berkshire.
Jethro trains as a lawyer although he never practices. He is famed for his work during the 18th century British Agricultural Revolution because he perfects a horse-drawn seed drill in 1701. This drill economically sows seeds in neat rows. Later he develops a horse-drawn hoe. These are adopted by many landowners and help to improve agricultural yields. Mary Elizabeth Anderson: Next time you are in a car on a wet day you'll thank Mary Elizabeth Anderson because she invented the windscreen wiper. The story is fascinating and Margaret Denyer tells us about the problems she encounters trying to get someone to buy her idea. Dame Sarah Gilbert: Gillian Devine brings us up to date telling us about Dame Sarah Gilbert who leads the team that has developed the Oxford-Astra Zeneca Covid 19 vaccine.
We hear about how development started from work being carried out on malaria vaccines and learn about the accelerated programme to get approval for the vaccine. Joseph Bramah: Adrian Martin tells us about this 'serial' inventor who is born in April 1748 near Barnsley. We hear about his brilliance is in finding solutions to problems.
He gains patents for a wide range of different applications such as toilets, locks, beer pumps and hydraulic equipment. Bartolomeo Cristofori: Jacky Protheroe tells us the story of the inventor of the piano. Cristofori, born in Padua in May 1665, joins Prince Ferdinando de Medici's team in 1688 where he takes care of the prince's many musical instruments. Ferdinando loves, and is a patron of, music.
He also works on innovations for musical instruments and develops the first pianos. One of his first pianos is in the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Charles Goodyear: Jo Watson tells us about this American self taught chemist and manufacturing engineer. He is fascinated by rubber and after much trial and error develops a process to make vulcanized rubber.
Sadly he is not a good businessman and he doesn't receive the income that you would expect and he and his family suffer many years of poverty.
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company is named after him although there has never been any family connection.
Listen to the podcast and hear the full story about these six inventors. Please note: This podcast is recording from a talk given over the internet. About this podcast: This is an edited recording of a talk given to the Farnham u3a World History Group.
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Season 2022 – Talk 03 – No one expects… In the talk No one expects… the story of three Bishops, Peter Duffy tells us about how the English Protestant Reformation affected the lives of three Bishops. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Henry VIII: Henry grows tired of … Continue reading "TH2022 Ep03 No one expects…"
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Season 2022 - Talk 02 - Samuel Pepys
In the talk Samuel Pepys Judith Edge tells about one of her heroes, a man who lived through many perils in his 70 years.
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Perilous times: Judith tells us about the perils that stood waiting for people in the 17th Century. In the case of Samuel Pepys there are more perils than for an ordinary person. Childhood: Childbirth is very dangerous in the 1630s as many mothers die giving birth or soon after. A child that survives birth may not have a long life. Pepys has 10 brothers and sisters but only three live to adulthood. Civil War: This is the time of the English Civil War. London is for the 'Parliamentarians' (Roundheads) and so fortifications are built around the city. Today few people know about them or where they are. Illness: For many years Pepys suffers great pain from bladder stones. This is a time when surgery is extremely dangerous. There are no anaesthetics, its before people understand the need to sterilise surgical implements, before the detailed medical knowledge and care that exists today.
To undergo a major operation means that one is in great pain and desperate because there is a great risk of a painful death. Luckily Pepys survives the operation. Pestilence: At this time the poor live crowded together and there is basic, at best, sanitation and because of this London is overrun with rats. In 1665 the rats bring the plague. There are regular plague outbreaks but this one is much worse than usual. Even though there is the plague, Pepys reports that this is one of the best years of her life! The Great Fire of London: Much of our knowledge of the Great Fire in 1666 comes from Pepys diary. He is at the heart of the action taken to stop the fire.
He is rowed down the Thames to warn the King of the danger. Later he arranges for sailors to help with the demolition of buildings to create fire breaks.
His home is safe! Politics and plots: In the 16th and 17th Centuries people in public life often have enemies and, because Pepys is so tolerant of others, he falls foul of the 'Exclusionists'. They want to rid England of the chance of a Roman Catholic King and a return to Catholicism. The Earl of Shaftesbury and Titus Oates are amongst the plotters. Prison: A dangerous place for both evil deeds and sickness. In 1679 Pepys spends some months in the Tower of London because of trumped up charges.
Listen to the podcast and hear Judith tell the full story. Please note: This podcast is a recording of a talk given remotely over the internet. About this podcast: This is an edited recording of a talk given to the Farnham u3a World History Group.
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Our return to Paddington - UK Rail Journeys Series 1 - Episode 18 In Our return to Paddington our two steam locomotives power us out of Wales and up the Great Western mainline to Paddington. Click on a 'thumbnail' to view the photographs for this podcast:
Watering at Craven Arms: We stop for water at Craven Arms. It takes quite a long time to water both our locomotives! At least we expected to stop at Craven Arms today - unlike on Sunday. Hereford: We reach Hereford and our passengers have the chance to get off the train and take a look at the famous city. The city, at the heart of Herefordshire, is on a loop of the River Wye. There is the cathedral in golden-stone, there are half-timbered houses, many independent shops and the Old Market.
We have a couple of hours to enjoy the sights of the city. Gloucester: Another service stop. Our locomotives are supplied with both coal and water. Enough coal for us to reach our final destination at Paddington.
Dinner is in full swing when we reach Gloucester but there is enough time for passengers to get a photograph of the catering team.. Reading: We're running late by the time we reach Reading where we say goodbye to some of our fellow travellers. Safe journey home! Paddington: We reach Paddington just over an hour late. We left our hotels over 14 hours ago and have been travelling ever since. It has been a wonderful trip - my thanks to everyone involved in delivering it.
Listen to the podcast to hear the full story of our journey back to Paddington. That's it! This is the last podcast in the first series of UK Rail Journeys - there will be more! Links: To visit the Steam Dreams website please follow this link.
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Season 2022 - Talk 01 - Tea - The Cup that Cheers
In the talk Tea - The Cup that Cheers Richard Thomas takes us through the political economy of tea over the last few hundred years.
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Types of tea: We hear that tea first came from China. Apparently there is a record of the date when it was first identified. As Richard says, this is so accurate as to be unbelievable.
Indian tea becomes popular in the 19th Century. Ceylon also starts to produce tea when Thomas Lipton invests heavily in the crop.
More recently Kenya becomes a major tea producer.
Samuel Pepys:
Pepys is a committed tea drinker even though, in 1660, it is taxed at twice the rate of coffee. He writes 'no person enjoyed with more relish the infusion of that fragrant leaf'.
It also has Royal patronage because Catherine de Braganza marries Charles II in 1662 and becomes England's first tea drinking Queen. Medical benefits: It is initially sold as a medicine. Apparently it 'clears obstructions', 'good for colds', 'helps headaches' and 'strengthens the memory'! It is also suggested that it slows cognitive decline. It's a wonder cure! John Wesley: For many years Wesley is a fervent tea drinker. In 1746 he gives up tea because it is 'harmful to health, wasteful and sinful'. He saves £50 a year because he is no longer buying the highly taxed product.
After 14 years he starts drinking it again because doctors advise him to and he has a large Wedgwood teapot made. On the other hand..... William Cobbett, a famed son of Farnham, claims that it is 'a destroyer of health', an 'enfeebler of the frame', 'an engenderer of effeminacy', 'a debaucher of youth' and 'a maker of misery in old age'. He argues that beer is more nutritious and cheaper!
Listen to the podcast and hear Richard tell the full story. Please note: This podcast is a recording of a talk given remotely over the internet. About this podcast: This is an edited recording of a talk given to the Farnham u3a World History Group.
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From Crewe to Shrewsbury - UK Rail Journeys Series 1 - Episode 17 In From Crewe to Shrewsbury our our two steam locomotives power us out of Crewe station and on to the Welsh Marches line. Click on a 'thumbnail' to view the photographs for this podcast:
Crewe station: The station, then on the Grand Junction Railway, has been open since 4th July 1837. It has a great historical significance and serves as a gateway to the North West because it is 158 miles from London.
There is the main line to Glasgow and lines diverge to Manchester Piccadilly, North Wales, Shrewsbury and Stoke on Trent. Just to the north the line to Liverpool Lime Street leaves the main line.
The famous locomotive works moved here in 1842 from Liverpool. In 1831 there were only 70 residents in the village of Crewe and so they built a town to house all the workers. The coming of the LNWR: The merger of the Grand Junction and the London and Birmingham railways in 1846, to create the London and North Western Railway, results in the largest joint stock company. There is great expansion at this time and in 1867 the station is rebuilt. In the 1890s records show that 1,000 trains pass through the station in a 24 hour period. The Crewe Arms Hotel: This is the first 'railway hotel' and dates from 1837. Queen Victoria is an early guest on her journeys to Balmoral. The hotel undergoes major rebuilding in 1880 and that is the façade you see today.
Today there are 61 bedrooms in the Crewe Arms Hotel. It operates as part of the Best Western franchise. On to the Welsh Marches Line: As we steam out of Crewe we are hauled by Mayflower and Bahamas. They will pull us all the way to our final destination, Paddington, this evening.
Listen to the podcast to hear the full story of our journey through the countryside to Shrewsbury. Next up: Join me in a couple of weeks for the final episode in this series when we reach London. Links: To visit the Steam Dreams website please follow this link.
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Season 2021 - Talk 20 - King Arthur - Fact or Myth?
In the talk King Arthur - Fact or Myth? David Simpson analyses the case for King Arthur, his legend and also the evidence against him.
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Battles against the Saxon invaders: King Arthur was a legendary Celtic Briton who, according to legend, led the Celtic Britons in battles against the Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries.
The departure of the Romans left a power vacuum and a (probably) unprepared population. In this period there are many battles to contain the Saxon invasion. To this day there are questions as as to the exact locations of these battles because the early historians omitted the details. Historia Regia Britanniae: The popularity of Geoffrey of Monmouth's twelfth century work Historia Regum Britanniae did much to develop interest in the legend of Arthur. There are also earlier Welsh and Breton tales and poems where Arthur appears as a great warrior. He defends Britain from both human and supernatural enemies. Others state that he is a a magical figure of folklore.
Geoffrey completed the Historia in 1138 but how much was adapted from earlier sources and how much was invented by Geoffrey is unknown.
In latter years Geoffrey's version has often served as a starting point for later stories. These talk of Arthur as a king of Britain who defeats the Saxons. Geoffrey's Historia gives us Arthur's father, Uther Pendragon, Merlin, Guinevere - Arthur's wife, Excalibur, Tintagel, his final battle and final rest in Avalon. The facts: The Anglo Saxons did suffer reversals in their invasion of Britain between 500 and 550. There were many battles during these years and the Battle of Badon Hill is believed to have been a decisive factor in stalling the Saxon advances. But as to where it took place and when it was is, as David describes, a matter of conjecture!
Listen to the podcast and hear David tell the full story of his research and also his heartfelt hope about Arthur. Please note: This podcast is a recording of a talk given remotely over the internet. In places the speech quality is variable, however I have tried to ensure that it can be understood all the way through. About this podcast: This is an edited recording of a talk given to the Farnham u3a World History and Medieval History Groups.
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Tweet Onwards to Crewe – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 16 In Onwards to Crewe our journey continues along the North Wales Mainline to Chester and then south to Crewe where two steam locomotives are waiting for us to arrive. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs for this podcast: More closed … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep16 Onwards to Crewe"
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Tweet Season 2021 – Talk 18 – Countess Markievicz and Lady Astor In the talk Countess Markievicz and Lady Astor Jo Watson tells us about these two women. They came from wealthy backgrounds, married into the nobility, became Members of Parliament but in other respects were very different. Click a thumbnail below to view the image … Continue reading "Countess Markievicz and Lady Astor TH2021 Ep 18"
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Tweet Homeward Bound (1) – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 15 It’s day 5 of The Welsh Dragon and we’re Homeward Bound, however before we set off on our coach to the station I talk to Kate and Shaun who are two very seasoned Steam Dreams travellers. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep 15 Homeward Bound (1)"
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Tweet Season 2021 – Talk 17 – The Changing lives of women In The Changing lives of women Margaret Denyer tells us how the role of women has evolved in British society over the last few centuries. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Status: For many centuries the … Continue reading "Changing lives of women TH2021 Ep17"
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Tweet Snowdonia (2) – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 14 It’s day 4 of The Welsh Dragon and we’re in Snowdonia. But before we set off I talk to Kate and Shaun, two of the seasoned Steam Dreams travellers. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs for this podcast: Yesterday’s trip with … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep14 Snowdonia (2)"
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Tweet Season 2021 – Talk 16 – The Highland Clearances In The Highland Clearances Sue Willson uses literature as the basis for her talk. The sources range from the visit to the Western Isles by Dr Johnson and James Boswell in 1775 to modern literature. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that … Continue reading "Highland Clearances TH 2021 Ep 16"
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Tweet Up Snowdon by rail – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 13 On day 4 of The Welsh Dragon tour we board our coaches and head to Llanberis because we’re going Up Snowdon by rail. But before that I talk to two seasoned travellers. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs that … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep 13 Up Snowdon by rail"
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Tweet By boat to Puffin Island – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 12 Day 3 of The Welsh Dragon and we board the Island Princess for our voyage by boat to Puffin Island. The sun is shining, the sea is calm and the boat is at the end of the pier. Click on … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep. 12 By boat to Puffin Island"
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Tweet Season 2021 – Talk 15 – Food for Thought In Food for Thought Andrew Cole tells us about diet through the ages and dispels many myths. There is no image gallery available with this talk. Medieval times: Many believe that the peasant population has a poor diet at this time. Andrew agrees that the … Continue reading "Food for Thought TH 2021 Ep 15"
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Tweet Beaumaris Castle – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 11 Day 3 of The Welsh Dragon and we board our coaches after a leisurely breakfast, I’m heading to Beaumaris Castle because I’m swapping the train for a coach, a castle and a boat today. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs that … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep 11 Beaumaris Castle"
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Tweet Season 2021 – Talk 14 – John Ruskin In his talk about John Ruskin Alan Freeland tells us the story of the life of this English writer, philosopher, art critic and polymath who lived in the Victorian era. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Early life: Ruskin’s … Continue reading "Ruskin TH 2021 Ep 14"
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Tweet Through the West Midlands to Crewe – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 10 The second day of The Welsh Dragon continues as we continue our journey through the West Midlands to Crewe. We are not following the planned route along the Welsh coast because someone crashed into a bridge. Instead we are … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep 10 Through the West Midlands to Crewe"
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Tweet Season 2021 – Talk 13 – The Songhai Empire In The Songhai Empire David Simpson tells us the story of the greatest Empire on the African continent. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Where was it? The empire dominates to the west of Sudan in the 15th … Continue reading "Songhai Empire – TH2021 Ep13"
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Tweet Day 2 – We start our Mystery Tour – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 9 The second day of The Welsh Dragon begins in Shrewsbury station where we start our Mystery Tour. Sadly we are not following the planned route along the Welsh coast because someone has crashed into a bridge. We … Continue reading "Day 2 We start our Mystery Tour UKRJ S1 Ep09"
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Tweet Season 2021 – Talk 12 – The History of Farnham Park In The History of Farnham Park Pam Taylor tells us the story of the Park, or more correctly Parks, over the centuries. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Farnham Castle: The Park surrounds the site of … Continue reading "History of Farnham Park TH2021 Ep12"
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Tweet We reach Shrewsbury and head for our hotels – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 8 The first day of The Welsh Dragon ends as we reach Shrewsbury and head for our hotels. For the last few hours we’ve been having dinner and travelling along the Welsh Marches line on our journey towards … Continue reading "We reach Shrewsbury – UKRJ S1 Ep08"
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Tweet Season 2021 – Talk 11 – Six Characters from History – the Burning House Debate In Six Characters from History – the Burning House Debate six speakers put the case for our historical characters. Please decide which one deserves to be saved. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the … Continue reading "Six characters from history TH2021 Ep11"
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Tweet Along the Severn and on to the Welsh Marches Line – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 7 Our journey continues as we travel along the Severn and on to the Welsh Marches Line. The first part of our journey is on the Gloucester to Newport line. We pass over Maindee junction near Newport … Continue reading "Along the Severn UKRJ S1 Ep07"
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Tweet Season 2021 – Talk 10 – Wellington’s Campaign in Portugal and the Lines at Torres Vedras In Wellington’s Campaign in Portugal and the Lines at Torres Vedras Peter Duffy takes us back to the Peninsular War. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. The start of the war: … Continue reading "Wellington’s Campaign in Portugal TH2021 10"
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Tweet In and around Gloucester – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 6 In this episode our journey continues as we travel along the Golden Valley line through Stonehouse station and on to Gloucester. We have a few hours in Gloucester whilst the crew services our train. We then take the Gloucester to Newport … Continue reading "In and around Gloucester – UKRJ S1 Ep 06"
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Tweet From Challow to Stroud – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 5 In this episode we continue our journey and travel from our water stop at Challow to Stroud. Our journey takes us along the Golden Valley line. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs that accompany this podcast: Our water stop: … Continue reading "From Challow to Stroud – UKRJ S1 Ep 05"
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Tweet Season 2021 – Talk 09 – The History of Language In The History of Language Alan Freeland explains how language developed – verbally, with the use of icons and drawings, and through the written word. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. What is language? A good question! … Continue reading "The History of Language TH2021 09"
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Tweet From Reading to Wantage Road – Series 1 – Episode 4 In this episode we continue our journey travelling from Reading to Wantage Road. Our journey takes us west, through towns and the countryside, over bridges as we cross rivers. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs that accompany this podcast: The Sonning … Continue reading "From Reading to Wantage Road UKRJ S1 Ep04"
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Tweet Season 2021 – Talk 08 – The Mounties In The Mounties Richard Thomas tells us about the history of the North West Mounted Police, their people, their legends and their myths. We learn of their important role in bringing law and order to Canada’s North West. Click a thumbnail below to view the image … Continue reading "The Mounties TH 2021 08"
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Tweet Across the London border and on towards Reading – UK Rail Journeys – Series 1 – Episode 3 We continue our journey and go across the London border and on towards Reading. Our journey takes us west, first through the suburbs and then on towards the countryside, over famous bridges across rivers. Click on a … Continue reading "Across the London border and on towards Reading UKRJ S1 Ep 03"
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Tweet National Treasures – Legends of the Four Nations – u3a Theme meeting 2022 01 The talk Legends of the Four Nations by Lorna Thomas tells the stories of an Englishwoman, an Irishman, a Scotsman and a Welshman. A rebel, a Saint, a mercenary and a nobleman! Listen to Lorna tell the full story! Pictures … Continue reading "Legends of the Four Nations TM 2022 01"
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Tweet The Welsh Dragon departs – UK Rail Journeys – Series 1 – Episode 2 Paddington Station: The Welsh Dragon departs after our Guard, Paul, blows his whistle, waves his green flag and the signal changes to green giving us the ‘road’. We listen as Mayflower starts to pull us out of London’s Paddington station and … Continue reading "The Welsh Dragon departs UKRJ S1 Ep02"
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Tweet Season 2021 – Talk 03 – The Barbary Corsairs In The Barbary Corsairs Richard Thomas tells us about these pirates who exercised power in the Mediterranean over a number of centuries. Because the talk makes use of maps, pictures and other presentation material I suggest that you open the image gallery below. Click a … Continue reading "The Barbary Corsairs TH 2021 Talk 03"
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Tweet The Welsh Dragon from Paddington – UK Rail Journeys – Series 1 – Episode 1 Paddington Station: In ‘The Welsh Dragon from Paddington’ I start with a look around this amazing Grade 1 Listed railway station. Simon Jenkins, in his book ‘Britain’s 100 Best Railway Stations’* awards it 5 stars and starts his description … Continue reading "The Welsh Dragon from Paddington"
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Tweet Season 2021 – Talk 02 – US Presidential Election results from 1920 to 2020 In US Presidential Election results from 1920 to 2020 Rob Sykes tells us about the evolution of the political map of the United States in a century of elections. Because the talk makes great use of maps showing the result … Continue reading "TH 2021 Talk 02 US Presidential Election results"
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Tweet Episode 12 – The Carbon Footprint of my glass of wine The Carbon Footprint of my glass of wine is a podcast made as part of the Surrey’s Greener Future initiative. Surrey County Council asked people to submit ideas to help combat the climate crisis in September 2019 . They selected ten ideas from the … Continue reading "The Carbon Footprint of my glass of wine – SGF 12"
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Tweet Season 2021 – Talk 01 – Coniston Coniston is a talk by John Mitchell about the history of Coniston Water and the surrounding area. John knows the area well, he has made regular visits there since his childhood. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. John tells us … Continue reading "TH 2021 Talk 01 Coniston"
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Tweet National Treasures – Nelson – u3a Theme 02 The talk Nelson is a collaboration between Michael A’Bear, who researched and wrote the material, and Joanne Watson who edited and delivered the talk. They take us on a journey across the world following the life of Nelson. This is the story of a Norfolk Parson’s … Continue reading "Nelson – u3a Theme 02"
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Tweet Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 29 – William Morris William Morris is a talk by Judith Edge about a Victorian British textile designer, poet, artist, novelist, printer, translator and socialist associated with the Arts and Crafts movement. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Early years: William … Continue reading "TH 19 20 T 29 William Morris"
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Tweet Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 28 – Owen Jones Owen Jones is a talk by Alan Freeland about this versatile Victorian architect and designer. He helps pioneer modern colour theory. Owen Jones is responsible for the interior decoration and arrangement of the exhibits in the Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition. Click a … Continue reading "T 19 20 T28 Owen Jones"
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