Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places

Historic England
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Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places

Join us as we travel across England visiting well-known wonders and some lesser-known places on your doorstep – all of which have helped make the country what it is today. From a hut in Bletchley Park where modern computing evolved, to the iron railings in London to which suffragettes chained themselves in the fight for women’s right to vote, we’ll step back in time to the very roots of our national identity to bring you the people and the stories that have helped shape England. Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places is sponsored by specialist insurer, Ecclesiastical

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  1. A Bronze Age time capsule and haunting seaside abbeys

    EPISODE 1

    A Bronze Age time capsule and haunting seaside abbeys

    Introducing new host Dr Suzannah Lipscomb as she begins Series 2 by exploring England's 'Loss & Destruction' locations as selected by judge Mary Beard. Guests Dan Cruickshank and Emily Gee help explore Must Farm Bronze Age settlement in Peterborough, the haunting ruins of Whitby Abbey and the windswept Dunwich on the Suffolk coast.A History of England in 100 Places is a Historic England podcast, sponsored by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical ecclesiastical.com

    17 min
  2. Tudor treasures and a mighty monument

    EPISODE 2

    Tudor treasures and a mighty monument

    Historian Dr Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Dan Cruickshank and Emily Gee to uncover 2 more 'Loss & Destruction' locations selected by judge Mary Beard. Hear about the incredible collections raised with the Tudor warship the Mary Rose, and the secret secondary purpose of the Monument to the Great Fire of London.  A History of England in 100 Places is a Historic England podcast, sponsored by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical ecclesiastical.com

    21 min
  3. A Palace in Flames and London’s gateway to the North

    EPISODE 3

    A Palace in Flames and London’s gateway to the North

    This episode sees historians Dr Suzannah Lipscomb, Dan Cruickshank and Emily Gee explore 2 more locations in the “Loss & Destruction” category, as chosen by Mary Beard from a long list of public nominations. Learn more about the infamous Crystal Palace and the magnificent Euston Arch, which was demolished in the 60s and used to fill the bed of the river Lea. A History of England in 100 Places is a Historic England podcast, sponsored by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical ecclesiastical.com

    17 min
  4. Tragedy and the fight for justice

    EPISODE 4

    Tragedy and the fight for justice

    This episode sees historians Dr Suzannah Lipscomb, Dan Cruickshank and Emily Gee examine the final locations in the “Loss & Destruction” category, as chosen by Mary Beard from public nominations. Find out about the shipwrecked SS Mendi, the burst dam that devastated Sheffield and the fight for justice after the Hillsborough disaster. A History of England in 100 Places is a Historic England podcast, sponsored by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical ecclesiastical.com

    23 min
  5. Stonehenge, Lindisfarne and a holy well

    EPISODE 5

    Stonehenge, Lindisfarne and a holy well

    Join Dr Suzannah Lipscomb, journalists Hazel Southam and Remona Aly, and Historic England’s Joe Flatman as they begin exploring the “Faith & Belief” category, judged by David Ison from public nominations. Find out why Stonehenge, Lindisfarne and a holy well which dates back to the Roman period have made the top 10. A History of England in 100 Places is a Historic England podcast, sponsored by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical ecclesiastical.com

    28 min
  6. Canterbury, Greensted and Europe’s largest Guru Nanak Gurdwara

    EPISODE 6

    Canterbury, Greensted and Europe’s largest Guru Nanak Gurdwara

    Hear about the capital of English Christianity, the oldest wooden church in England and the importance of community for Sikhs in this episode, hosted by Dr Suzannah Lipscomb. The 100 places featured in this series have been nominated by the public and chosen by a panel of judges. Together they help tell England’s fascinating history. Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places is a Historic England podcast, sponsored by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical ecclesiastical.com

    28 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Quakers in Yorkshire and a Mosque in the heart of East London

    Hear about one of England’s oldest Quaker meeting houses and discover the many layers of history embodied in Brick Lane Mosque in this episode, hosted by Dr Suzannah Lipscomb. The 100 places featured in this series have been nominated by the public and chosen by a panel of judges. Together they help tell England’s fascinating history. Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places is a Historic England podcast, sponsored by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical ecclesiastical.com

    20 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Fountains Abbey and a Jewish cemetery in Cornwall

    In this episode, join Dr Suzannah Lipscomb to learn about the 13 monks from York who set up Fountains Abbey over 1000 years ago and an atmospheric Jewish cemetery in Falmouth. The 100 places featured in this series have been nominated by the public and chosen by a panel of judges. Together they help tell England’s fascinating history. Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places is a Historic England podcast, sponsored by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical ecclesiastical.com

    16 min
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Join us as we travel across England visiting well-known wonders and some lesser-known places on your doorstep – all of which have helped make the country what it is today. From a hut in Bletchley Park where modern computing evolved, to the iron railings in London to which suffragettes chained themselves in the fight for women’s right to vote, we’ll step back in time to the very roots of our national identity to bring you the people and the stories that have helped shape England. Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places is sponsored by specialist insurer, Ecclesiastical

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