Forged in fire, the new era is born. The British unlock a new energy source and create the industrial revolution. […]
Setting the scene Imagine a tranquil pacific heaven. Sandy beaches, warm ocean and gentle breezes. This is in many ways
The time has come. Victoria must weather the final crisis on her way to the throne. Join me for an
PUB QUIZ. Time for you to grab a beer and a barstool like a good Victorian and have a go
Are you eager for reform? What to change the establish? Shake up the old order? Surely the time has come
Are you confused about your Lords & Dukes? Want to know why the Baron is always popping up? Wondering just
This episode on the Tories & the Battle for Catholic Emancipation continue our breakdown of the complex political system in
Political history is always complicated; below are the main sources I’ve used for the politics episodes set in the 1820’s
Politics 101 is here. Every wondered if the Queen of England has any real power? Confused by your MP’s, PM’s
There are a lot of sources for this episode. I used a lot of general background material on the period,
What makes a master criminal? That type of person who goes beyond the normal petty crime or brute violence. Charles
Congress of Vienna in 1814. The show you are about to hear is part 2 of the Congress of Vienna.
The release of William Habron 22 March 1879 Link The Aberystwith Observer THE RELEASE OF WILLIAM HABRON. William Habron, who
Charlies Peace, Master of Disguise. Charles Peace was notorious during his criminal career. He is a favourite of many historical
Happy 2nd Anniversary This is my look back on the last two years, a lot of thank you’s, some listener
I’ve launched a Patreon and I review our first film about Queen Victoria – Victoria the Great. I also read
In Ep20 pt 2 we continue our journey through Queen Victoria’s childhood education. Pt2 explores the specifics of education, what
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
In Ep20 pt 1 we continue our journey through Queen Victoria’s childhood. In this 2 part show you will see
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
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
Join your host Chris Fernandez-Packham for the first part of our series on Queen Victoria’s childhood. She was growing up
Join your host Chris Fernandez-Packham and discover how Victoria is dealt the first tragedy in her life. Learn about the
Merry Christmas, join your host Chris Fernandez-Packham in learning about Victorian Traditions of the Earthly and Ghostly kind. Let me take you
We meet Queen Victoria at last. This episode covers George III, the Prince Regent, the royal family tree, the succession,