North by North-East

North by North East Podcast
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Welcome to ‘North by North-East’, a podcast that delves into the rich and varied heritage of North East England. Join Ben and Glen as they explore the many quirks and facets of our region’s history, viewing Northumbria through a fresh lens to better understand both our past and future.

  1. Jun 12

    North East Natters: Nikki Bell (North East Folklore Society)

    For this edition of North East Natters, we're chatting with Nikki Bell, founder of the North East Folklore Society and host of the Whisht! Lads podcast. Through the society, Nikki works to make folklore accessible to wider audiences, bringing people together to explore the traditions, tales, and landscapes that shape the region's identity. To learn more about the society, head on over to northeastfolklore.co.uk and be sure to give Whisht! Lads a listen.

    39 min

  2. May 31

    Ep 8: Northern Rock

    How did a relatively unassuming Newcastle-based building society find itself at the centre of a major international news story? To answer that very question, Ben and Glen seek to crack the code to the once the gilded vault of Northern Rock, a bank of Premier League status that would somehow find itself relegated to the ignominious annals of financial history.  From subprime mortgages to subprime executives, join us as we negotiate an economic quagmire to uncover what exactly went wrong in 2007, and how it provided a vital lesson for the global financial community. So please, lend us your ears, and we'll be sure to pay you back with interest.   * Includes audio courtesy of the BBC and Channel 4, used for informational and commentary purposes. North by North-East does not claim copyright over this material.

    1h 47m

  3. Apr 30

    Ep 7: Worms

    If many an old tale is to be believed, the north-east of England is a favourite haunt of one of Albion’s most infamous monstrosities: the worm. No, we do not speak of the humble, soil-dwelling invertebrate, but rather its lamb-eating, knight-constricting, milk-guzzling (distant) cousin. Take a trip downstream with Ben and Glen, but be sure to keep a safe distance from insatiable serpents, invading longships, and pointy (but not particularly sharp) nobles. From the Lambton Worm to princesses that squirm, the North by North-East Podcast is getting wonderfully wriggly!

    1h 46m

  4. Mar 31

    Ep 6: The Rising of the North

    We hope you have your swashes buckled (or buckles swashed?) in preparation for this terrifically Tudor instalment of North by North-East. Indeed, Ben and Glen are riding full pelt into the 1569 Rising of the North, an event that reshaped both our region and the Kingdom. This Northern Rebellion, as it is also known, formed one of the most serious challenges to Elizabeth I's rule, a challenge she was determined to put down both swiftly and brutally. Lend us your ears, as we recount how the northern pot was fiercely stirred by religious dissidents and unready nobles. Earls shall scheme, castles shall fall, and harmonicas shall be blown!

    1h 50m

  5. Feb 23

    Ep 5: The Stockton and Darlington Railway

    After a slight hiatus (partly due to Ben feeling like he was full of boiler smoke over winter), the North by North-East podcast is finally back on track.  Our latest stop on the North by North-East mainline is the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR), the railway that 'got the world on track'.  We’re ready to propel ourselves full steam ahead into the story of this 200-year-old North East institution. So, hop on board, grab yourself a comfy seat (or a free spot on the coal wagon), and enjoy this express service through history.

    1h 29m

  6. 09/14/2025

    Ep 4: Frederick Douglass and the Richardsons of Newcastle

    In this edition of North by North-East, Ben and Glen uncover the remarkable tale of how two Tyneside sisters-in-law, Ellen and Anna Richardson, helped one of the most famous Americans of their age secure his freedom. We trace a story that spans both sides of the Atlantic, uncovering more about the life of Frederick Douglass, the fight for the abolition of slavery, and the role of Quakerism in shaping the Richardsons’ lives. Join us on a journey that reveals the very worst and the very best of humanity, all connecting to Newcastle and its place in this extraordinary history.

    1h 48m

  7. 06/04/2025

    North East Natters: Voices from the Heugh Battery Museum

    In this special episode, we head on over to Hartlepool's Headland to speak with the staff and volunteers of the Heugh Battery Museum, the site of the UK's only First World War battlefield. We chat about some of the topics covered in our earlier episode on the Bombardment of the Hartlepools, as well as the museum's role in preserving that history along with its place in the local community. Big thanks (in order of appearance) to Gordon, Joshua, Ian, Diane, and Lynn, and to rest of the staff and volunteers at the museum.  If you're interested in learning more about the battery's place in history, do check out Ep 2: The Bombardment of the Hartlepools. For more information on the Heugh Battery Museum (we certainly recommend a visit), you can find their website at www.heughbattery.co.uk

    36 min

  8. 05/21/2025

    Ep 3: Muhammad Ali in the North East

    In this episode, Ben and Glen dive into the remarkable story of how a painter and decorator from South Tyneside fulfilled his impossible dream by bringing the world’s most famous sportsman, Muhammad Ali, to the North East of England. We've entered the ring, donned our metaphorical gloves, and hammered every lead to uncover exactly how 'The Greatest' stole the Queen's thunder and made a lasting impression on the region.  Prepare for a miraculous tale packed with transatlantic escapades, pugilistic salesmen, and, of course, SEVENTEEN youth jazz bands.   * Includes audio from Tyne Tees Television (accessible via the North East Film Archive) and from recordings by Russell Routledge. Used for informational and commentary purposes. North by North-East does not claim copyright over this material.

    1h 42m
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Welcome to ‘North by North-East’, a podcast that delves into the rich and varied heritage of North East England. Join Ben and Glen as they explore the many quirks and facets of our region’s history, viewing Northumbria through a fresh lens to better understand both our past and future.

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  • Creator
    North by North East Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
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    Clean
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