Stories from Before.....

Selina Kadell
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Short stories from before today; from forgotten authors with once vibrant but now silent voices. Stories from "The Girl's Own Annual" of the late 1800's and early 1900's. Read by permission of the Lutterworth Press. Theme music "A Moment in Time" by Stacey Weir. A podcast by Selina Kadell.

  1. 06/20/2022

    The Sunny Side of the Hedge

    Send us a text A collection of anecdotal jokes and witticisms that play on the nuances and pronunciation of the English language. Written Anonymous. Read by Selina Kadell by permission of The Lutterworth Press. Music by the Talented Stacey Weir. I hope you enjoy this week's Stories from Before.....

    11 min

  2. 06/12/2022

    The Intrusion of Polly

    Send us a text This sweet and uplifting Christmas story reminds us that when we are open to the insight and wisdom of children, Life can become beautiful again. Written Mary Richardson. Read by Selina Kadell by permission of The Lutterworth Press. Music by Stacey Weir. Sound effects courtesy of SoundBible.com and Pixabay.com I hope you enjoy this week's Stories from Before.....

    26 min

  3. 06/05/2022

    The Room of the Red Rug

    Send us a text This compassionate and moving story is actually a Christmas story but as the Southern Hemisphere has just welcomed the start of their winter, it feels appropriate to share it with you - especially as compassion is always fitting and heart-warming - not, just seasonal. Written Rene Mansfield. Read by Selina Kadell by permission of The Lutterworth Press. Music by Stacey Weir. I hope you enjoy this week's Stories from Before.....

    16 min

  4. 05/29/2022

    To-Day and To-Morrow

    Send us a text This week's piece is something a little different and also a 'one-off'. It is an interview with Thomas A. Edison - the Mechanical Inventor. Written Thomas A. Edison. Read by Selina Kadell by permission of The Lutterworth Press. Music by Stacey Weir. I hope you enjoy this week's Stories from Before.....

    17 min

  5. 05/22/2022

    A Ramble Through the Renchtal

    Send us a text This week's piece is a travelog - a lovely stroll through a well known and scenic part of Germany. The original text was printed with thirteen beautiful sketches drawn by the author. Written Maude Angell. Read by Selina Kadell by permission of The Lutterworth Press. Music by Stacey Weir. I hope you enjoy this week's Stories from Before.....

    18 min

  6. 05/15/2022

    A Casual Courtship

    Send us a text This week Pamela & Thomas demonstrate how playful banter and jest - although fun and plays a wonderful role in relationships - can at times, divert attention and disguise what truly needs to be said in earnest and sincerity. N.B. please be aware this story does contain a "wife beating" comment, that although is made lightly and as a joke, may trigger some listeners. Written Mariel Brady. Read by Selina Kadell by permission of The Lutterworth Press. Music by Stacey Weir. Sound effects courtesy of SoundBible.com I hope you enjoy this week's Stories from Before.....

    30 min

  7. 05/08/2022

    When Elderly People Were in Fashion

    Send us a text This week's piece is a poignant and interesting take on retirement and how the elders of society were viewed by the younger members of the time - at least, in this author's opinion. Written by An Old Fashioned Person Read by Selina Kadell by permission of The Lutterworth Press. Music by Stacey Weir. I hope you enjoy this week's Stories from Before.....

    15 min

  8. 05/01/2022

    The Business Girl of Today

    Send us a text This week's piece was a request by the Editor of the Girl's Own Annual of Miss A.A. Heap, the head of the Women Telephonists in London during WWI, to provide business advice to young women. Written A. A. Heap Read by Selina Kadell by permission of The Lutterworth Press. Music by Stacey Weir. I hope you enjoy this week's Stories from Before.....

    13 min
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Short stories from before today; from forgotten authors with once vibrant but now silent voices. Stories from "The Girl's Own Annual" of the late 1800's and early 1900's. Read by permission of the Lutterworth Press. Theme music "A Moment in Time" by Stacey Weir. A podcast by Selina Kadell.

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  • Creator
    Selina Kadell
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 Stories from Before.....
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