The BackTracker History Show The Backtracker
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Based in the UK, this self confessed history geek takes you for a stroll down memory lane and shares stories and interesting nuggets of information that has been discovered along the way. From tales of tragedy and sadness to epic stories of human courage or creativity, there are many people in history who have made their mark, however small.
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New Year's Day Special
New Year's Day Special
Season: 5 Episode: 1
In this episode, we take a look at what has happened on New Year’s day in the past. The events that have shaped history and changed our world
THIS PODCAST
This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.
If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.com
Some more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.
So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.
CONTACT ME
Email: info@backtracker.co.uk
Facebook: @BackTrackerUK
Instagram: @backtrackeruk
Twitter: @BackTrackerUK
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SOURCES
The Diary of Samuel Pepys
Britannica
National Archives
Royal Museums Greenwich
The History Channel
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Sound Effects by zapsplat.com
Intro music by The Model Folk
Back In The Day music by Freesoundmusic
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The Murderous Bank Robber
The Murderous Bank Robber
Season: 5 Episode: 2
It was a normal Friday afternoon in Knowle, Bristol, when a man was spotted acting suspiciously near the Lloyds Bank. Little did they know that the day would end with a robbery of £1,444 which would spark a nationwide manhunt, and a murder still unsolved 66 years later
CAST
John Rowe - Tony Allen
Murderer - Joe Wilson
Chief Det. Supt F. Carter - Steve Yeo
Dr Hassan - Steve Sheperd
Police Officer - Marcus KP
THIS PODCAST
This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.
If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.com
Some more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.
So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.
CONTACT ME
Email: info@backtracker.co.uk
Facebook: @BackTrackerUK
Instagram: @backtrackeruk
Twitter: @BackTrackerUK
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SOURCES
The National Archives
Sunday Mail (Glasgow) - Sunday 09 January 1949
Bradford Observer - Thursday 13 January 1949
Gloucester Citizen - Thursday 10 March 1949
Lincolnshire Echo - Thursday 15 September 1949
Western Morning News - Friday 16 September 1949
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Friday 23 September 1949
Daily Mirror - Friday 23 September 1949
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Sound Effects by zapsplat.com
Intro music by The Model Folk
Back In The Day music by Freesoundmusic
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The Amazing Victoria Drummond (Part One)
The Amazing Victoria Drummond (Part One)
Season: 5 Episode: 3
Drummond was the first woman to qualify as a marine engineer and she managed to have a successful career at sea despite encountering prejudice and discrimination. In this episode, we look at her early life and the difficulties she had trying to start her chosen career in marine engineering.
CAST
Victoria Drummond - Rose Hayles
Mr. C. Booth - Steve Sheperd
Crew - Steve Yeo
THIS PODCAST
This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.
If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.com
Some more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.
So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.
CONTACT ME
Email: info@backtracker.co.uk
Facebook: @BackTrackerUK
Instagram: @backtrackeruk
Twitter: @BackTrackerUK
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SOURCES
The Remarkable Life of Victoria Drummond, Marine Engineer - Cherry Drummond. Institute of Marine Engineers, 1994
National Records of Scotland
Liverpool Museum
Ancestry
History Extra
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Sound Effects by zapsplat.com
Intro music by The Model Folk
Back In The Day music by Freesoundmusic
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The Amazing Victoria Drummond (Part Two)
The Amazing Victoria Drummond (Part Two)
Season: 5 Episode: 4
Victoria Drummond was the first female marine engineer in the UK and the first British woman to serve as chief engineer with the Merchant Navy, but all this was earned through sheer determination and a driving force to spend her life doing what she loved, regardless of the perceived boundaries. In this episode, we look at how she won her M.B.E for bravery and the latter part of her inspirational life.
CAST
Victoria Drummond - Rose Hayles
THIS PODCAST
This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.
If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.com
Some more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.
So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.
CONTACT ME
Email: info@backtracker.co.uk
Facebook: @BackTrackerUK
Instagram: @backtrackeruk
Twitter: @BackTrackerUK
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SOURCES
The Remarkable Life of Victoria Drummond, Marine Engineer - Cherry Drummond. Institute of Marine Engineers, 1994
National Records of Scotland
Liverpool Museum
Ancestry
History Extra
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Sound Effects by zapsplat.com
Intro music by The Model Folk
Back In The Day music by Freesoundmusic
© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2024 -
Reginald Burt: A Soldier's Regret
Reginald Burt: A Soldier's Regret
Season: 5 Episode: 5
Whilst he was away serving in the army, Reginald Burt’s wife, Lily, was having a baby by another man. He did everything to save his marriage, offering to adopt the baby, but in the end, something snapped.
CAST
Reginald John Frederick Burt - Joe Wilson
Mr Justice Morris (Judge) - Steve Sheperd
Mr Norman Skelton (Defence) - David Haile
Inspector Drinnon - Steve Yeo
Mr Morris (Prosecution) - Tony Allen
THIS PODCAST
This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.
If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.com
Some more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.
So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.
CONTACT ME
Email: info@backtracker.co.uk
Facebook: @BackTrackerUK
Instagram: @backtrackeruk
Twitter: @BackTrackerUK
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SOURCES
Western Daily Press - Tuesday 02 December 1941 [1]
Western Daily Press - Thursday 13 June 1946
Western Daily Press - Thursday 04 July 1946 [2]
Western Daily Press - Wednesday 16 April 1947
Ancestry
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Sound Effects by zapsplat.com
Intro music by The Model Folk
Back In The Day music by Freesoundmusic
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Valentine's Day Special
Valentine's Day Special
Season: 5 Episode: 6
Valentine's Day is steeped in history, but what exactly do you know about it? In this special episode, we take a look at this unusual holiday and an even closer look at the Valentine card, commonly used to express love and affection. Did you know that there used to be an alternate though?
CAST
Duke of Orleans - Steve Sheperd
Ophelia - Sam Roberts
Lines - Joe Wilson
Catherine Mossday - Andrea Reid
Vinegar Valentine - Rose Hayles
THIS PODCAST
This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England.
If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.com
Some more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.
So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.
CONTACT ME
Email: info@backtracker.co.uk
Facebook: @BackTrackerUK
Instagram: @backtrackeruk
Twitter: @BackTrackerUK
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SOURCES
Heritage London Foundation
Britannica
BBC
History Channel
Smithsonian
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Sound Effects by zapsplat.com
Intro music by The Model Folk
Back In The Day music by Freesoundmusic
© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2024
Customer Reviews
Excellent
Really enjoyed the episode on Calico Jack in particular - a fun and informative podcast!
Easy to understand & relaxing to listen to.
I enjoy learning about local history and this show was a great accidental discovery. I have enjoyed every show. Well done!
Murder in the woods
Great record and very accurate, I am a local historian but there were things new to me looking forward to listening to more from these people