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This my retelling of the story of England, which is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To support the podcast, access a library of 100 hours of shedcasts of me warbling on, and get new shedcasts every month, why not become a member at https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/become-a-member ? You know it makes sense...
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The History of England David Crowther

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    • 4.8 • 4.2K Ratings

This my retelling of the story of England, which is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To support the podcast, access a library of 100 hours of shedcasts of me warbling on, and get new shedcasts every month, why not become a member at https://thehistoryofengland.co.uk/become-a-member ? You know it makes sense...
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    8.1 - 369 The English Revolution

    8.1 - 369 The English Revolution

    Series 8 covers the English Revolution - and the British Revolutions, 1638-1660 - or at least that's the plan! After a brief overview o fSeries 8, we go north and against sage advice, Charles was determined to bring Scottish and English churches into harmony, by introducing a Scottish Book of Common prayer, and Canons. When the new service was to be used on 23rd July 1638, opponents were prepared. Daur ye say Mass in my lug? asked Jenny Geddes.
    Series 8, it is planned, will cover the English Revolutions - within the context of the Three Kingdoms, of course. At the time of writing (episode 394) we have
    369 - 376When the hope of a peaceful compromise still seemed possible; a hope which died with Strafford. There is an At A Gallop epsides on 1638 - 1641 too
    377 -383Is about the last desperate efforts, the slide into war, and the ar of words
    384+Is about the shooting war, the first civil war to 1646


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    • 51 min
    370 Reduce to Obedience

    370 Reduce to Obedience

    'I expect not anything can reduce that people to obedience but force only' Charles wrote to Hamilton in 1638, and the actions of the General Assembly of the Kirk had made probably made it inevitable. And sure the combined might of England, Ireland and Royalist Scots could do the job. Wentworth certainly thought so. 
     

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    • 45 min
    371 Parliament Recalled

    371 Parliament Recalled

    As an exhausted king arrived back in Whitehall, his view had not changed one whit - the Scots must be taught a lesson and returned to obedience. More ,money raising ventures followed, but it was quickly clear that only one could solve the problem - parliament
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    • 47 min
    372 Go On Vigorously

    372 Go On Vigorously

    Charles and his Privy Council stretched life and limb to equip and pay for a new army to pull the king out of this fire. The Junto and Scots did everything they could to keep him in it. The result came in at Newburn.
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    • 43 min
    373 Dreaming of a Golden Age

    373 Dreaming of a Golden Age

    The Parliament that convened in November 1641 would define Charles' reign. He would have to offer some concessions. but who would define their extent? The sympathetic royalist MPs, the moderate Reformers - or the Radical members of the Junto? And Charles still had Strafford at his side, breathing fire.
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    • 39 min
    374 Paradise Lost

    374 Paradise Lost

    Francis Russell, Earl of Bedford believed that an accommodation could be reached with Charles - a amoderate agreement that would preserve the king's honour but provide a lasting reform. And early in 1641, an agreement was within grasp.
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    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
4.2K Ratings

4.2K Ratings

JS&D ,

The Detectorist reference made my day!

Already my absolute favorite history podcast, but the shoutout to Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones, and The Detectorist cemented David on my favorite people list FOREVER!
Long live the DMDC!

BigTeddyBAW ,

Excellent historical details with plenty of wit & charm!

I love this podcast! It presents English history in a way that’s both packed with facts and easy & fun to listen too. Figures from the past are brought to life with elements of motivation and personality coming thru. If you’re a history buff or just like a compelling story I’d def recommend this podcast!!

Breaky01 ,

Lovely, worth your time

What an excellent podcast. The narrator is funny without overtaking the content of the episode and has wonderful pacing and clarity. He does a lot to keep the sometimes less exciting parts peppered with wit and humor. If you like Mike Duncan or want something more in depth than the funny Rex Factor like pods out there give this one a go. I’ve been a fan for years and still greatly enjoying it.

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