EP024 VICTORIA; CRISIS & THE CROWNEP024 VICTORIA; CRISIS & THE CROWN
The time has come. Victoria must weather the final crisis on her way to the throne. Join me for an exciting conclusion to Victoria’s childhood where she finds out if
MINISODE 016 PUB QUIZMINISODE 016 PUB QUIZ
PUB QUIZ. Time for you to grab a beer and a barstool like a good Victorian and have a go at testing your knowledge. Or if you have taken the
EP023 Politics; the Whigs & the Reform Act 1832EP023 Politics; the Whigs & the Reform Act 1832
Are you eager for reform? What to change the establish? Shake up the old order? Surely the time has come to join the Whig party then? This show covers the
MINISODE 015 TITLES & TIARA’SMINISODE 015 TITLES & TIARA’S
Are you confused about your Lords & Dukes? Want to know why the Baron is always popping up? Wondering just what is the Duchy of Lancaster and why its so
EP022 Politics – The Tories & the battle for Catholic EmancipationEP022 Politics – The Tories & the battle for Catholic Emancipation
This episode on the Tories & the Battle for Catholic Emancipation continue our breakdown of the complex political system in the 1820’s & 1830’s to show you how it all
Sources on Politics 1820s&1830sSources on Politics 1820s&1830s
Political history is always complicated; below are the main sources I’ve used for the politics episodes set in the 1820’s and 1830’s. You can always find plenty more, depending on
EP021 Politics 101 The System in the 1820s/30sEP021 Politics 101 The System in the 1820s/30s
Politics 101 is here. Every wondered if the Queen of England has any real power? Confused by your MP’s, PM’s and Lords Spiritual? Wondering how it all works in the
SOURCES: PETERLOO MASSACRESOURCES: PETERLOO MASSACRE
There are a lot of sources for this episode. I used a lot of general background material on the period, and on the British Military that I’d used for the
2ND Anniversary Special (pt2) – Charles Peace, Master of Disguise2ND Anniversary Special (pt2) – Charles Peace, Master of Disguise
What makes a master criminal? That type of person who goes beyond the normal petty crime or brute violence. Charles Peace was one of the most notorious criminals in the
TRANSCRIPT EP012Congress of Vienna in 1814 pt 2 “Turning back the clock”TRANSCRIPT EP012Congress of Vienna in 1814 pt 2 “Turning back the clock”
Congress of Vienna in 1814. The show you are about to hear is part 2 of the Congress of Vienna. It won’t make sense if you haven’t listened to part
Newspaper article- The release of William HabronNewspaper article- The release of William Habron
The release of William Habron 22 March 1879 Link The Aberystwith Observer THE RELEASE OF WILLIAM HABRON. William Habron, who was wrongfully convicted of the Whalley Range murder, which Peace
SOURCES – MASTER CRIMINAL CHARLES PEACESOURCES – MASTER CRIMINAL CHARLES PEACE
Charlies Peace, Master of Disguise. Charles Peace was notorious during his criminal career. He is a favourite of many historical true crime fans. There are a lot of events and
2nd anniversary special – our first murder?2nd anniversary special – our first murder?
Happy 2nd Anniversary This is my look back on the last two years, a lot of thank you’s, some listener questions and our first murder? Two years of podcasts. Time
MINISODE 014 FILM REVIEW “VICTORIA THE GREAT”MINISODE 014 FILM REVIEW “VICTORIA THE GREAT”
I’ve launched a Patreon and I review our first film about Queen Victoria – Victoria the Great. I also read out the latest iTunes reviews. The show starts with the
EP020 PT2 WHY EDUCATE A QUEEN & WHAT SHE LEARNTEP020 PT2 WHY EDUCATE A QUEEN & WHAT SHE LEARNT
In Ep20 pt 2 we continue our journey through Queen Victoria’s childhood education. Pt2 explores the specifics of education, what she learnt, and crucially, how her education would fit her
TRANSCRIPT: EP011 Congress of Vienna pt 1 “A Brave old world”TRANSCRIPT: EP011 Congress of Vienna pt 1 “A Brave old world”
https://ageofvictoriapodcast.com/congress-vienna-pt-1-brave-old-world/ Welcome back everyone. This has been a difficult episode to choose a topic for. This afternoon I was happily sitting in an english country pub garden, enjoying the sunshine
EP020(pt1) Why educate a Queen?EP020(pt1) Why educate a Queen?
In Ep20 pt 1 we continue our journey through Queen Victoria’s childhood. In this 2 part show you will see how Victoria was educated; as a child, but also as
TRANSCRIPT EP 010 EXIT NAPOLEONTRANSCRIPT EP 010 EXIT NAPOLEON
TRANSCRIPT FOR https://ageofvictoriapodcast.com/ep010-exit-napoleon/ Today’s episode is a full episode and a return to the narrative where we left it in February at the end of the battle of Waterloo. Since
TRANSCRIPT: EP009 “GOD, SAVE ME FROM THE SURGEONS KNIFE”TRANSCRIPT: EP009 “GOD, SAVE ME FROM THE SURGEONS KNIFE”
https://ageofvictoriapodcast.com/ep009-god-save-surgeons-knife/ If you’ve been listening to recent episodes you will know that we have just covered the 100 campaign and the absolute hell that was the Battle of Waterloo.
EP019 Queen Victoria’s childhood pt1 “Life can be fragile”EP019 Queen Victoria’s childhood pt1 “Life can be fragile”
Join your host Chris Fernandez-Packham for the first part of our series on Queen Victoria’s childhood. She was growing up at a time when life was fragile at best for
EP018 Early daysEP018 Early days
Join your host Chris Fernandez-Packham and discover how Victoria is dealt the first tragedy in her life. Learn about the perils and power of being a Duchess. Plus we meet
AOV CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2018 “Of traditions and ghosts”AOV CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2018 “Of traditions and ghosts”
Merry Christmas, join your host Chris Fernandez-Packham in learning about Victorian Traditions of the Earthly and Ghostly kind. Let me take you on a trip through history, busting myths about Christmas Trees, explaining
EP017 A Queen (Victoria) is bornEP017 A Queen (Victoria) is born
We meet Queen Victoria at last. This episode covers George III, the Prince Regent, the royal family tree, the succession, the death of Princess Charlotte, Victoria’s parents – The Duke
MINI013 The One With The RecapMINI013 The One With The Recap
This minisode gives a recap of the key themes in the show since launch as we get ready for a major Victorian event. (and no this isn’t like the Simpsons
EP016 PETERLOO MASSACRE; BRITAIN’S NADIREP016 PETERLOO MASSACRE; BRITAIN’S NADIR
Join your host Chris Fernandez-Packham and explore the Peterloo Massacre 1819; one of the darkest moments of British political & social history. From poverty & hope to anger and death.