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Step Through History

Step Through History

Written by: Graham Blamires
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 Join me for historical tales from the iron age through to the emergence of gunpowder (I lose interest then). I research my stories based around a peculiar event or a character that amuses me. What develops from there can often lead to some surprising tales and some interesting perspectives to well known events. I have plenty of projects half written, jotted down on the back of a beer mat or stored in the depths of my memory somewhere so keep checking back for more content.791229 World
Episodes
  • The Oldest Horse Race in the World - The Kiplingcotes Derby

    The Oldest Horse Race in the World - The Kiplingcotes Derby
    Mar 17 2023
    This is a short podcast about the Kiplingcotes Derby, a race that has taken place since the Tudor's sat on the throne. Quite remarkable really! For the video of the event follow the link below. https://youtu.be/mJIrr5mCIwg
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    12 mins
  • Pilgrim and Crusader - Margaret of Jerusalem

    Pilgrim and Crusader - Margaret of Jerusalem
    Nov 16 2022

    Margaret was a remarkable woman, a pilgrim caught up in the holy wars for Jerusalem. Follow her on her arduous journey as she is three times captured by Muslim forces as she desperately seeks safety on her return journey from the most holy of cities.

    I hope you enjoy.
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    11 mins
  • Sir John Hotham and the start of The English Civil War

    Sir John Hotham and the start of The English Civil War
    Mar 19 2022
    The story of Sir John Hotham 'the traitor at the gate' is well told in the city of Hull and being a local I have heard it many times before. However, there is a whole year between Hotham refusing the King entry to the city and his capture and it turns out this is the most interesting part of the story. I don't understand why all the best bits have been discarded over the years.....so I aim to change that. This is a story of plot, intrigue, spying and double crossing that will follow John Hotham and the residents of Beverley as we discover the events surrounding the start of The English Civil War. I hope you enjoy.  stepthroughhistory@gmail.com
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    36 mins
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