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Talking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioTH2024 Ep05 17th Century DissentersSeason 2024 – Talk 05 – 17th Century Dissenters
In ‘17th Century Dissenters and the World Turned Upside Down‘ Judith Edge tells us about dissent in the 17th Century and compares the situation with today.
Religion:
It is clear what a dissenter is. In the 17th century, it is to do with religion. Baptists, Quakers and others offering new religious solutions. Others ask sceptical questions about the institution and beliefs of society, such as the Seekers, the Ranters, the Diggers and more.
Some of the groups, such as the Baptists and Quakers, survive today. Most of the othe...
2025-07-201h 04Talking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioTH2024 Ep03 How Science is helpingSeason 2024 – Talk 03 – How Science is helping people our past
In ‘How Science is helping people our past‘ Pam Taylor tells us that we don’t often have talks about archaeology. She also says it’s not all about grubbing around in the dirt.
After the grubbing around in the dirt:
Pam’s interest began in the 1970s with an evening class at Farnborough Tech. She then moves on to the Royal Aircraft Establishment Archaeological Society, active in digging at local sites.
She admits that there is a lot of grubbing around in the dirt, but sa...
2025-05-2744 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioTH2024 Ep02 3 Mother TheresaSeason 2024 – Talk 02.3 – Mother Teresa
In ‘Mother Teresa’ Graham Meade tells us the history of Saint Teresa of Calcutta.
The Burning House Debate:
This is the third in a series of short talks given to the members of the Farnham u3a World History group.
There are a number of famous people from history staying in the ‘burning house’. Each speaker pleads for their subject to be saved.
Early years:
I was born Agnes Gonj Bojadjou on 26th of August 1910 the youngest of three children. By blood I’m Albanian, by citizenship an...
2025-02-2810 min
Movie Roulette Tuesday: The PodcastDrive-In MassacreSend us a textKarl closes out our “Memories From the Drive-In” theme by bringing the drive-in experience to the MRT studio! The MRT Crew reviews Drive-In Massacre, a 1976 film about two detectives investigating a series of sword murders at a local drive-in. We also discuss our favorite candy, and the most random things we’ve ever found where we least expected it. So come join us!**Theater management cannot be held responsible for the carnage and insanity this episode may cause.
2024-12-031h 16Talking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioTH2023 Ep16 When newspapers were pressedSeason 2023 – Talk 16 – When newspapers were pressed to be ‘right minded’
In ‘When newspapers were pressed to be ‘right minded” Andrew Cole tells us about the state’s efforts to control the press using taxes. A situation lasting for 140 years. We learn of the efforts to achieve today’s press freedom.
The issue:
Andrew tells us that we take today’s relatively free press in Britain today for granted. The authorities see the arrival of the printing press as a threat to those in authority. Their desire – control.
This talk explores how this is achieved. In partic...
2024-08-2551 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioTH2023 Ep 13 The History DivideSeason 2023 – Talk 13- The History Divide
In ‘The History Divide’ Margaret Denyer, Alan Freeland, Andrew Cole, David Simpson and Richard Thomas give their views on the question ‘Whilst the Treaty of Versailles of 1919 ended the Allies war with Germany, did it lead to the outbreak of World War II in 1939?’
The Paris Peace Conference:
David Simpson opens by telling us about the Peace Conference and the key players.
Just four men, British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, U. S. President Thomas Woodrow Wilson, French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau and Italia...
2024-07-1458 min
Movie Roulette Tuesday: The PodcastThe Iron ClawSend us a textLet me tell ya somethin’ Mean Gene. In this week’s episode , the MRT Crew steps into the squared circle and enters the wild world of professional wrestling! We watch and review The Iron Claw, the true story of the fabled Von Erich wrestling family, and the triumphs and tragedies that befall them. We also talk about what makes a sport a sport, and whether professional wrestling should be considered a sport. And whatcha gonna do when the MRT Crew runs wild on YOU!
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The MrT Podcast StudioMRTGY Ep05 17th to 30th April17th to 30th April – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 05 In ‘17th to 30th April’ MrT reports on two weeks of activity in the garden. To view the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: It’s a late spring: One of the joys in MrT’s year … Continue reading "MRTGY Ep05 17th to 30th April"
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2023-05-3113 minThe MrT Podcast StudioMRTGY Ep05 17th to 30th April17th to 30th April – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 05
In ‘17th to 30th April’ MrT reports on two weeks of activity in the garden.
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2023-05-3113 minThe MrT Podcast StudioMRTGY Ep05 17th to 30th April17th to 30th April – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 05
In ‘17th to 30th April’ MrT reports on two weeks of activity in the garden.
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2023-05-3113 minThe MrT Podcast StudioMRTGY Ep04 10th to 16th April10th to 16th April – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 04 In ‘10th to 16th April’ there is changeable weather in the garden with very heavy rain early in the week. To view the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Tuesday, April 11th: MrT puts his … Continue reading "MRTGY Ep04 10th to 16th April"
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2023-05-1409 minThe MrT Podcast StudioMRTGY Ep03 April 3rd to EasterApril 3rd to Easter – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 03
In ‘April 3rd to Easter’ MrT’s week in his garden is punctuated by rain.
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2023-04-2907 minThe MrT Podcast StudioMRTGY Ep03 April 3rd to EasterApril 3rd to Easter – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 03 In ‘April 3rd to Easter’ MrT’s week in his garden is punctuated by rain. To view the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Tuesday, April 4th: A cold night with a frost first thing. The … Continue reading "MRTGY Ep03 April 3rd to Easter"
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2023-04-2907 minThe MrT Podcast StudioMRTGY Ep03 April 3rd to EasterApril 3rd to Easter – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 03
In ‘April 3rd to Easter’ MrT’s week in his garden is punctuated by rain.
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2023-04-2907 min
Movie Roulette Tuesday: The PodcastNocturnal AnimalsSend us a textListen to the MRT Crew discuss movie theater etiquette, Rachael’s irrational disliking of Amy Adams, the difference between “this week” vs. “next week”, and our thoughts on Nocturnal Animals! Come join us for this episode of the MRT Podcast. Or is it the next episode? I don’t even know anymore.
2023-04-2554 minThe MrT Podcast StudioMRTGY 2023 02 March 27th to April 2ndMarch 27th to April 2nd – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 02
In ‘March 27th to April 2nd’ we join MrT in his garden as Spring marches forward rapidly.
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2023-04-1610 minThe MrT Podcast StudioMRTGY 2023 02 March 27th to April 2ndMarch 27th to April 2nd – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 02 In ‘March 27th to April 2nd’ we join MrT in his garden as Spring marches forward rapidly. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Monday, March 27th: MrT starts his day by going … Continue reading "MRTGY 2023 02 March 27th to April 2nd"
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2023-04-1610 minThe MrT Podcast StudioMRTGY 2023 02 March 27th to April 2ndMarch 27th to April 2nd – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 02
In ‘March 27th to April 2nd’ we join MrT in his garden as Spring marches forward rapidly.
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2023-04-1610 minThe MrT Podcast StudioMRTGY 2023 01 March 20th to 26thMarch 20th to 26th – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 01
In ‘March 20th to 26th’ we follow MrT as he prepares his garden for the Spring.
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2023-04-0410 minThe MrT Podcast StudioMRTGY 2023 01 March 20th to 26thMarch 20th to 26th – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 01 In ‘March 20th to 26th’ we follow MrT as he prepares his garden for the Spring. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Monday, March 20th: This series starts on the Spring Equinox in … Continue reading "MRTGY 2023 01 March 20th to 26th"
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2023-04-0410 minThe MrT Podcast StudioMRTGY 2023 01 March 20th to 26thMarch 20th to 26th – MrT’s Gardening Year – Episode 2023 01
In ‘March 20th to 26th’ we follow MrT as he prepares his garden for the Spring.
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2023-04-0410 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioTH2022 Ep09 InclosureSeason 2022 – Talk 09 – Inclosure
Inclosure – or in today’s spelling Enclosure – is a talk where Gillian Devine tells us about the effects of Inclosure on society. She takes the example of the Inclosure of parts of the Manor of Farnham.
What does ‘Inclosure’ mean?
Inclosure is the process where land that had previously been open to anyone became private property. It includes fencing the land, using walls and hedges to create private estates.
The ‘peasants’ farmed strips of land for centuries, Inclosure collects these together and removes the ‘peasants’ from the land.
The Board of Agricultu...
2022-12-1929 min
Potpourri Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioPP2022 Ep01 Isle of Wight with the LTM FriendsThe Isle of Wight with the LTM Friends In the Isle of Wight with the LTM Friends I take a trip organised by the London Transport Museum Friends to the Isle of Wight. The trip is in late February 2022 on a beautiful, sunny, day. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs for this … Continue reading "PP2022 Ep01 Isle of Wight with the LTM Friends"
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2022-12-0434 min
UK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioUKRJ S1 Ep 18 Our return to PaddingtonOur return to Paddington – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 18 In Our return to Paddington our two steam locomotives power us out of Wales and up the Great Western mainline to Paddington. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs for this podcast: Watering at Craven Arms: We stop for water at … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep 18 Our return to Paddington"
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2022-10-2318 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioUKRJ S1 Ep 17 From Crewe to ShrewsburyFrom Crewe to Shrewsbury – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 17 In From Crewe to Shrewsbury our our two steam locomotives power us out of Crewe station and on to the Welsh Marches line. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs for this podcast: Crewe station: The station, then on the Grand … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep 17 From Crewe to Shrewsbury"
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2022-10-0521 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioUKRJ S1 Ep16 Onwards to CreweOnwards to Crewe – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 16 In Onwards to Crewe our journey continues along the North Wales Mainline to Chester and then south to Crewe where two steam locomotives are waiting for us to arrive. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs for this podcast: More closed stations … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep16 Onwards to Crewe"
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2022-09-1416 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioUKRJ S1 Ep 15 Homeward Bound (1)Homeward Bound (1) – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 15 It’s day 5 of The Welsh Dragon and we’re Homeward Bound, however before we set off on our coach to the station I talk to Kate and Shaun who are two very seasoned Steam Dreams travellers. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep 15 Homeward Bound (1)"
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2022-08-2916 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioUKRJ S1 Ep14 Snowdonia (2)Snowdonia (2) – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 14 It’s day 4 of The Welsh Dragon and we’re in Snowdonia. But before we set off I talk to Kate and Shaun, two of the seasoned Steam Dreams travellers. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs for this podcast: Yesterday’s trip with Kate … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep14 Snowdonia (2)"
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2022-08-0716 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioUKRJ S1 Ep 13 Up Snowdon by railUp Snowdon by rail – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 13 On day 4 of The Welsh Dragon tour we board our coaches and head to Llanberis because we’re going Up Snowdon by rail. But before that I talk to two seasoned travellers. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs that accompany … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep 13 Up Snowdon by rail"
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2022-07-0716 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioUKRJ S1 Ep. 12 By boat to Puffin IslandBy boat to Puffin Island – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 12 Day 3 of The Welsh Dragon and we board the Island Princess for our voyage by boat to Puffin Island. The sun is shining, the sea is calm and the boat is at the end of the pier. Click on a … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep. 12 By boat to Puffin Island"
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2022-06-2320 minThe MrT Podcast StudioFood for Thought TH 2021 Ep 15Season 2021 – Talk 15 – Food for Thought
In Food for Thought Andrew Cole tells us about diet through the ages and dispels many myths.
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Medieval times:
Many believe that the peasant population has a poor diet at this time. Andrew agrees that the diet may have been boring but argues that people had enough to eat.
At this time many poor people keep pigs which can live in a forest and can look after themselves. Agricultural peasants tend to keep cows, so have...
2022-06-191h 11Talking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioFood for Thought TH 2021 Ep 15Season 2021 – Talk 15 – Food for Thought
In Food for Thought Andrew Cole tells us about diet through the ages and dispels many myths.
There is no image gallery available with this talk.
Medieval times:
Many believe that the peasant population has a poor diet at this time. Andrew agrees that the diet may have been boring but argues that people had enough to eat.
At this time many poor people keep pigs which can live in a forest and can look after themselves. Agricultural peasants tend to keep cows, so have...
2022-06-191h 11UK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioUKRJ S1 Ep 11 Beaumaris CastleBeaumaris Castle – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 11 Day 3 of The Welsh Dragon and we board our coaches after a leisurely breakfast, I’m heading to Beaumaris Castle because I’m swapping the train for a coach, a castle and a boat today. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs that accompany … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep 11 Beaumaris Castle"
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2022-06-0920 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioUKRJ S1 Ep 10 Through the West Midlands to CreweThrough the West Midlands to Crewe – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 10 The second day of The Welsh Dragon continues as we continue our journey through the West Midlands to Crewe. We are not following the planned route along the Welsh coast because someone crashed into a bridge. Instead we are taking … Continue reading "UKRJ S1 Ep 10 Through the West Midlands to Crewe"
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2022-05-2719 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioDay 2 We start our Mystery Tour UKRJ S1 Ep09Day 2 – We start our Mystery Tour – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 9 The second day of The Welsh Dragon begins in Shrewsbury station where we start our Mystery Tour. Sadly we are not following the planned route along the Welsh coast because someone has crashed into a bridge. We are … Continue reading "Day 2 We start our Mystery Tour UKRJ S1 Ep09"
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2022-05-0418 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioWe reach Shrewsbury – UKRJ S1 Ep08We reach Shrewsbury and head for our hotels – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 8 The first day of The Welsh Dragon ends as we reach Shrewsbury and head for our hotels. For the last few hours we’ve been having dinner and travelling along the Welsh Marches line on our journey towards Shrewsbury. … Continue reading "We reach Shrewsbury – UKRJ S1 Ep08"
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2022-04-1815 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioAlong the Severn UKRJ S1 Ep07Along the Severn and on to the Welsh Marches Line – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 7 Our journey continues as we travel along the Severn and on to the Welsh Marches Line. The first part of our journey is on the Gloucester to Newport line. We pass over Maindee junction near Newport and … Continue reading "Along the Severn UKRJ S1 Ep07"
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2022-04-0716 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioIn and around Gloucester – UKRJ S1 Ep 06In and around Gloucester – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 6 In this episode our journey continues as we travel along the Golden Valley line through Stonehouse station and on to Gloucester. We have a few hours in Gloucester whilst the crew services our train. We then take the Gloucester to Newport line … Continue reading "In and around Gloucester – UKRJ S1 Ep 06"
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2022-03-2315 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioFrom Challow to Stroud – UKRJ S1 Ep 05From Challow to Stroud – UK Rail Journeys Series 1 – Episode 5 In this episode we continue our journey and travel from our water stop at Challow to Stroud. Our journey takes us along the Golden Valley line. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs that accompany this podcast: Our water stop: A … Continue reading "From Challow to Stroud – UKRJ S1 Ep 05"
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2022-03-0719 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioFrom Reading to Wantage Road UKRJ S1 Ep04From Reading to Wantage Road – Series 1 – Episode 4 In this episode we continue our journey travelling from Reading to Wantage Road. Our journey takes us west, through towns and the countryside, over bridges as we cross rivers. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ to view the photographs that accompany this podcast: The Sonning Cutting: … Continue reading "From Reading to Wantage Road UKRJ S1 Ep04"
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2022-02-2017 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioAcross the London border and on towards Reading UKRJ S1 Ep 03Across the London border and on towards Reading – UK Rail Journeys – Series 1 – Episode 3 We continue our journey and go across the London border and on towards Reading. Our journey takes us west, first through the suburbs and then on towards the countryside, over famous bridges across rivers. Click on a ‘thumbnail’ … Continue reading "Across the London border and on towards Reading UKRJ S1 Ep 03"
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2022-02-0921 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioThe Welsh Dragon departs UKRJ S1 Ep02The Welsh Dragon departs – UK Rail Journeys – Series 1 – Episode 2 Paddington Station: The Welsh Dragon departs after our Guard, Paul, blows his whistle, waves his green flag and the signal changes to green giving us the ‘road’. We listen as Mayflower starts to pull us out of London’s Paddington station and our … Continue reading "The Welsh Dragon departs UKRJ S1 Ep02"
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2022-01-2415 minUK Rail Journeys Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioThe Welsh Dragon from PaddingtonThe Welsh Dragon from Paddington – UK Rail Journeys – Series 1 – Episode 1 Paddington Station: In ‘The Welsh Dragon from Paddington’ I start with a look around this amazing Grade 1 Listed railway station. Simon Jenkins, in his book ‘Britain’s 100 Best Railway Stations’* awards it 5 stars and starts his description by … Continue reading "The Welsh Dragon from Paddington"
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2022-01-0915 min
Surrey's Greener Future Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioThe Carbon Footprint of my glass of wine – SGF 12Tweet Episode 12 – The Carbon Footprint of my glass of wine The Carbon Footprint of my glass of wine is a podcast made as part of the Surrey’s Greener Future initiative. Surrey County Council asked people to submit ideas to help combat the climate crisis in September 2019 . They selected ten ideas from the … Continue reading "The Carbon Footprint of my glass of wine – SGF 12"The post The Carbon Footprint of my glass of wine – SGF 12 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
2021-12-0330 minSurrey's Greener Future Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioFarnham Repair Café update – SGF 11Tweet Farnham Repair Café update – episode 11 Farnham Repair Café update is a podcast made as part of the Surrey’s Greener Future initiative. Surrey County Council asked people to submit ideas to help combat the climate crisis in September 2019 . They selected ten ideas from the submissions and Environmental podcasts is one of them. … Continue reading "Farnham Repair Café update – SGF 11"The post Farnham Repair Café update – SGF 11 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
2021-08-0914 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioTH 19-20 T23 Colours in HistorySeason 2019 / 2020 – Talk 23 – Colours in History
In the talk Colours in History Jo Watson explains many of the reasons why specific colours have their specific associations.
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Purple:
Jo tells us that the first recipe for purple dye goes back over 3,500 years. It requires vast quantities of sea snails. You then mix in wood ash...
2021-06-0622 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioTH 19-20 T22 Spanish Medieval HistorySeason 2019 / 2020 – Talk 22 – Spanish Medieval History as illustrated by the Church of San Juan de los Reyes in Toledo
In the talk Spanish Medieval History illustrated by the Church of San Juan de los Reyes in Toledo Peter Duffy takes us on a journey through the Iberian Peninsula between the fifth and fifteenth centuries.
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Toledo, Spain
Peter suggests that we should take a break in Spain a...
2021-06-0129 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioT18 19-20 The End of World War 1Season 2019 / 2020 – Talk 18 – The End of World War 1
In The End of World War 1 David Simpson introduces us to the key people and events of 1918.
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The Road to Peace
The war continued until 11 a.m. because the Allied armies wanted to make sure that they were in a position of strength. They fear that the Germa...
2021-03-0349 minSurrey's Greener Future Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioSurrey’s Wildflowering ProjectTweet Episode 10 – Surrey’s Wildflowering Project Welcome to Surrey’s Wildflowering Project, a podcast made as part of the Surrey’s Greener Future initiative. Surrey County Council asked people to submit ideas to help combat the climate crisis in September 2019 . They selected ten ideas from the submissions. Surrey’s Widflowering project I last met Nigel … Continue reading "Surrey’s Wildflowering Project"The post Surrey’s Wildflowering Project appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
2021-01-1506 min
The MrT Podcast StudioGuildford in 1914Season 2019 / 2020 - Talk 14 - Guildford in 1914
In Guildford in 1914 Michael A'Bear takes us back to the events in the town at the start of World War One. He tells us that, until close to the outbreak, most people did not expect war.
How we were entertained
He introduces us to some of the people who were keeping us entertained. Charlie Chaplin who had joined the Keystone Studio and was developing his 'tramp' persona. George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion opened in London in April 1914 starring Sir Herbert Tree and Mrs. Patrick Campbell.
W G Grace batted for the last time at E...
2020-12-0225 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioThe AlhambraSeason 2019 / 2020 – Talk 13 – The Alhambra
In The Alhambra Nigel Marriott tells us about the near 800 year rule by the Moors in Spain.
Invasion and conquest
Tariq Ibn Ziyad invaded in 711, leading 10,000 men. They swept Roderic, the Visigoth king, aside, taking eight years to bring most of the Iberian peninsula under Islamic rule.
The remaining Visigoths and Hispano Romans held out in the north because they offered stubborn and organised resistance.
Moorish Forces
Tariq Ibn Ziyad led an army with both Berber Cavalry and Moorish soldiers. These fighters were fear...
2020-11-2431 minThe MrT Podcast StudioThe AlhambraSeason 2019 / 2020 - Talk 13 - The Alhambra
In The Alhambra Nigel Marriott tells us about the near 800 year rule by the Moors in Spain.
Invasion and conquest
Tariq Ibn Ziyad invaded in 711, leading 10,000 men. They swept Roderic, the Visigoth king, aside, taking eight years to bring most of the Iberian peninsula under Islamic rule.
The remaining Visigoths and Hispano Romans held out in the north because they offered stubborn and organised resistance.
Moorish Forces
Tariq Ibn Ziyad led an army with both Berber Cavalry and Moorish soldiers. These fighters were feared with good reason. They were very experienced and a key...
2020-11-2431 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioThe Great DepressionSeason 2019 / 2020 – Talk 12 – The Great Depression
In The Great Depression Andrew Cole tells us about the period between 1929 and 1939. Whilst much of his talk is about the US he also tells us about the global context.
Please note: this talk is from early March 2020 and is therefore from before the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic fully hit economies.
What was The Great Depression?
We learn that a great deal has been written about this period. There are over 500 non-fiction books, 100+ television documentaries and at least 5,000 papers. Add to that 11,000+ YouTube vide...
2020-11-111h 17Surrey's Greener Future Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioBare and FairTweet Episode 9 – Bare and Fair Welcome to Bare and Fair, a podcast made as part of the Surrey’s Greener Future initiative. February 2020 I meet Mel, a driving force behind Bare & Fair, on a cold, wet, February day in Woking, because of this we retreat to the Café at Christ Church in … Continue reading "Bare and Fair"The post Bare and Fair appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
2020-10-3117 minPotpourri Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioExhibition of Paintings (3)Exhibition of Paintings (3) Welcome to the Exhibition of Paintings (3) brought to you by the Farnham u3a Painting 1 group. This is the third online Exhibition by the members of the Farnham u3a Painting Groups. The exhibition is of project work by Painting 1 over the past year. Painting 1 is the only group … Continue reading "Exhibition of Paintings (3)"
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2020-10-2508 minThe MrT Podcast StudioExhibition of Paintings (3)Exhibition of Paintings (3)
Welcome to the Exhibition of Paintings (3) brought to you by the Farnham u3a Painting 1 group.
The group at the start of the project.
This is the third online Exhibition by the members of the Farnham u3a Painting Groups. The exhibition is of project work by Painting 1 over the past year. Painting 1 is the only group in this exhibition because this project only involves their members.
Reviewing progress
In the podcast (at the top) Gloria Stock describes the three phases of the project. The pictures in the gallery (below) show you the results of the group's w...
2020-10-2508 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioPax BritannicaSeason 2019 / 2020 – Talk 11 – Pax Britannica
Pax Britannica describes the role of the Royal Navy in the century between 1815 and 1914, where Britain acted as ‘global policeman’
The talk is given by Elizabeth Anson. She has a great personal knowledge of the Royal Navy because she is the daughter of a Rear Admiral. Her father was Flag Officer, Malta when she was born. She was also the wife of Rear Admiral Sir Peter Anson.
A hundred years without a major conflict:
The ‘War of 1812‘ with the United States was the last major naval confli...
2020-09-2733 minThe MrT Podcast StudioPax BritannicaSeason 2019 / 2020 - Talk 11 - Pax Britannica
Pax Britannica describes the role of the Royal Navy in the century between 1815 and 1914, where Britain acted as 'global policeman'
The talk is given by Elizabeth Anson. She has a great personal knowledge of the Royal Navy because she is the daughter of a Rear Admiral. Her father was Flag Officer, Malta when she was born. She was also the wife of Rear Admiral Sir Peter Anson.
A hundred years without a major conflict:
The 'War of 1812' with the United States was the last major naval conflict until World War 1. The war saw...
2020-09-2733 minThe MrT Podcast StudioThe Amritsar MassacreSeason 2019 / 2020 – Talk 10 – The Amritsar Massacre and its aftermath
John Hambly tells us about the Amritsar Massacre and its aftermath. Often referred to as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre because that was the area of Amritsar where it took place in.
John starts by setting the scene and telling us about the key players on both sides.
Background:
During the First World War the Indian sub-continent had contributed many soldiers to the British war effort. Because of this there were expectations from the population for increased status.
The...
2020-09-1250 minThe MrT Podcast StudioThe Amritsar MassacreSeason 2019 / 2020 - Talk 10 - The Amritsar Massacre and its aftermath
John Hambly tells us about the Amritsar Massacre and its aftermath. Often referred to as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre because that was the area of Amritsar where it took place in.
John starts by setting the scene and telling us about the key players on both sides.
Background:
During the First World War the Indian sub-continent had contributed many soldiers to the British war effort. Because of this there were expectations from the population for increased status.
The Defence of India Act of 1915 limited civil and political liberties. The very...
2020-09-1250 minThe MrT Podcast StudioThe Amritsar MassacreSeason 2019 / 2020 – Talk 10 – The Amritsar Massacre and its aftermath
John Hambly tells us about the Amritsar Massacre and its aftermath. Often referred to as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre because that was the area of Amritsar where it took place in.
John starts by setting the scene and telling us about the key players on both sides.
Background:
During the First World War the Indian sub-continent had contributed many soldiers to the British war effort. Because of this there were expectations from the population for increased status.
The...
2020-09-1250 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioThe Amritsar MassacreSeason 2019 / 2020 – Talk 10 – The Amritsar Massacre and its aftermath
John Hambly tells us about the Amritsar Massacre and its aftermath. Often referred to as the Jallianwala Bagh massacre because that was the area of Amritsar where it took place in.
John starts by setting the scene and telling us about the key players on both sides.
Background:
During the First World War the Indian sub-continent had contributed many soldiers to the British war effort. Because of this there were expectations from the population for increased status.
The...
2020-09-1250 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioAtaturk – the greatest Nation Builder of modern timesSeason 2019 / 2020 – Talk 08 – Ataturk – the greatest Nation Builder of modern times
Alan Freeland tells us the amazing story of the life of Ataturk – the greatest Nation Builder of modern times. To call Ataturk a complex person is a great understatement! Alan takes us through the ups and downs of Ataturk’s life.
Everything changed under Ataturk. The name Ataturk means ‘Father of the nation of Turkey’. For many years the major European powers wielded global control. This was the first time a nation stood up to Europe and won.
Section 1:
Alan calls this session ‘historiography’. T...
2020-07-311h 17Surrey's Greener Future Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioThe Repair Cafe ConferenceTweet Episode 8 – The Repair Cafe Conference Welcome to the Repair Cafe Conference podcast which is made as part of the Surrey’s Greener Future initiative. The University for the Creative Arts in Farnham hosted the Repair Cafe Conference on 12th March 2020. You can see the large number of delegates in the photographs. The … Continue reading "The Repair Cafe Conference"The post The Repair Cafe Conference appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
2020-07-1054 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioAll about ProhibitionSeason 2019 / 2020 – Talk 06 – Prohibition
Joanne Watson tells us about Prohibition. She starts by covering the journey that the US followed to the passing of the Eighteenth Amendment. We then hear about what happened after.
Moral conscience:
There was a flowering of moral conscience after the abolition of slavery. American adults drank an average of 1.7 bottles of 80% proof spirits a week in 1830. That equates to 3.5 bottles of spirits at today’s strength.
Someone commented ‘Americans drink from the crack of dawn to the next crack of dawn’.
The first suggestions of Prohibition came in the 184...
2020-05-1957 minPotpourri Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioMessage in a Bottle (4)Message in a Bottle (4) Welcome to Message in a Bottle (4), the a store for the material in the third Flotsam and Jetsam e-Newsletter from Farnham U3A. It doesn’t matter if you deleted the e-Newsletter – the important bits are here! Listen to a Personal View of Lockdown: Your editors ‘phoned Ann Vickers to … Continue reading "Message in a Bottle (4)"
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2020-05-0404 minSurrey's Greener Future Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioGreener with the Surrey Library ServiceTweet Episode 7 – Greener with the Surrey Library Service Welcome to the Greener with the Surrey Library Service podcast. This is part of the Surrey’s Greener Future initiative. I met with Annalise and Jen at Woking Library before the onset of the Coronavirus Lockdown. This lockdown has closed Library buildings, however the Libraries at Home … Continue reading "Greener with the Surrey Library Service"The post Greener with the Surrey Library Service appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
2020-04-2814 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioVictorian PhilanthropySeason 2019 / 2020 – Talk 04 – Victorian Philanthropy and its Legacy
Judith Edge’s talk is about Victorian Philanthropy and its Legacy. She introduces us to four different people and one couple.
Joseph Rowntree:
A Quaker and businessman from York. He made his fortune from chocolate and created three Charitable trusts in 1904:
The Joseph Rowntree Village Trust to set up and manage the village of New Earswick. The village was built to provide homes for his employees.
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust. It is a Quaker trust that supports people who address the root causes of conflict and injust...
2020-04-061h 06Surrey's Greener Future Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioRHS BridgewaterTweet Episode 6 – RHS Bridgewater Welcome to the RHS Bridgewater podcast made as part of the Surrey’s Greener Future initiative. Please note: it was a windy day so there is some wind noise in parts of the podcast. Francis Egerton, them 1st Earl of Ellesmere, built Worsley New Hall between 1839 and 1846. His … Continue reading "RHS Bridgewater"The post RHS Bridgewater appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
2020-03-1934 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioDavid Lloyd GeorgeSeason 2019 / 2020 – Talk 03 b – David Lloyd George
Michael A’Bear tells us about the life of David Lloyd George. There was no hyphen until he became a Lord!
We learn that David George was born in Hulme near Manchester.
His father was a teacher. When his father died the family was taken in by David’s uncle. They moved to his home. His uncle, Richard Lloyd, was a bootmaker, Baptist Minister and local politician.
David was articled at 16 to a solicitor in Porthmadog and qualified at 21. He started working from the back parlour...
2020-03-1041 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioRobert Baden-PowellSeason 2019 / 2020 – Talk 03 a – Robert Baden-Powell
Michael A’Bear tells us about the life of Robert Baden-Powell. We learn that he was born in Paddington in 1857. His father taught geometry at Oxford. Robert was the fifth of the six children borne by his mother. His mother was the daughter of an Admiral and the niece of a General.
Baden-Powell didn’t excel in lessons at school. He enjoyed stalking and tracking in the woods next to Charterhouse. He caught and cooked rabbits, making sure that no-one saw the fire-smoke. His school holidays were adventure holidays.
He join...
2020-03-0119 minSurrey's Greener Future Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioSurrey’s Greener Future (5)Tweet Episode 5 – Surrey’s Greener Future (5) Welcome to the Surrey’s Greener Future (5) podcast made as part of the Surrey’s Greener Future initiative. We start with the great news that the ‘Green Lungs of Stoughton’ project has received a grant of over £12,500 from the Pocket Parks funding programme. This will enable them to start … Continue reading "Surrey’s Greener Future (5)"The post Surrey’s Greener Future (5) appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
2020-02-2515 minTalking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioThe Scramble for AfricaSeason 2019 / 2020 – Talk 02 – The Scramble for Africa and the Winds of Change
Richard Thomas tells us about the Scramble for Africa which took place over a short period at the end of the nineteenth century. He then goes on to tell us about the Winds of Change leading to African states gaining independence in the twentieth century.
In 1880 the European powers controlled around 10% of the continent. The scramble gained momentum following the Berlin Conference from 1884 to 1885. The colonisation had been completed only 30 years later when the European powers controlled 90% of the continent. Only Abyssinia (Ethiopia), Liberia and...
2020-02-131h 07Surrey's Greener Future Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioFarnham Repair CafeTweet Episode 4 – Farnham Repair Cafe Welcome to the Farnham Repair Cafe podcast made as part of the Surrey’s Greener Future initiative. I visited the January session of the Farnham Repair Cafe. The project has been running in Farnham since 2015. People bring broken items along for repair. The repairers have a 65% success rate. … Continue reading "Farnham Repair Cafe"The post Farnham Repair Cafe appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
2020-01-2819 min
Life on the Watercress Line Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioWatercress People (4)Episode 28 – Life on the Watercress Line – Watercress People (4)
Welcome to Watercress People (4), where I interview three of the many people who make the Watercress Line the great experience that it is.
Sandra Johnson
Sandra tells me that she and her husband were at a loose end, saw an advertisement and, liking steam trains, volunteered 31 years ago.
She has been manager of the very popular Watercress Belle for the last 20 years.
The chefs cook all the food is cooked from scratch in the Kitchen Car. Diners receive a four course with...
2020-01-1918 minPotpourri Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioSteam Dreams 20th AnniversarySteam Dreams 20th Anniversary follows a special steam train journey from London to Yeovil Junction on 17th December 2019. 350 passengers joined the train for the journey. The LMS locomotive the Duchess of Sutherland hauled the train. The route ran from Victoria Station to Yeovil Junction, stopping at Woking, Salisbury and Sherborne on the way. … Continue reading "Steam Dreams 20th Anniversary"
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2020-01-0228 minSurrey's Greener Future Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioSurrey’s Greener Future – Workshop 2Tweet Episode 3 – Surrey’s Greener Future – Workshop 2 Welcome to the Surrey’s Greener Future – Workshop 2 podcast. In September 2019 Surrey County Council invited individuals and local groups to submit ideas to help combat the climate crisis. Ten ideas were then selected from the submissions. The Surrey’s Greener Future – Workshop 2 podcast … Continue reading "Surrey’s Greener Future – Workshop 2"The post Surrey’s Greener Future – Workshop 2 appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
2019-11-2126 minSurrey's Greener Future Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioFarnham’s Pollution ChallengeTweet Episode 2 – Farnham’s Pollution Challenge Welcome to the Farnham’s Pollution Challenge podcast. In October 2019 Jeremy Hunt and the Farnham Herald newspaper co-hosted a Pollution Summit. Farnham is an historic market town at the far west of Surrey, on the border with Hampshire. The town is some 34 miles from London and is surrounded by … Continue reading "Farnham’s Pollution Challenge"The post Farnham’s Pollution Challenge appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
2019-11-1016 minSurrey's Greener Future Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioSurrey’s Greener Future – PilotTweet Episode 1 – Surrey’s Greener Future – Pilot Welcome to the Surrey’s Greener Future – Pilot podcast. In September 2019 Surrey County Council invited both individuals to submit ideas to help combat the climate crisis. Ten ideas were then selected from the submissions. The Surrey’s Greener Future – Pilot podcast is about the workshop to … Continue reading "Surrey’s Greener Future – Pilot"The post Surrey’s Greener Future – Pilot appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.
2019-10-3125 minLife on the Watercress Line Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioCanadian Pacific update part 1Episode 23 – Canadian Pacific update part 1
Welcome to the Canadian Pacific update part 1, where I talk to Becky Peacock about the progress made over the past year.
The project is mainly about the restoration of the Merchant Navy class locomotive, number 35005, Canadian Pacific.
Oliver Bulleid designed the class for the Southern Railway early in the Second World War. These locomotives had many innovations – some worked well, others didn’t!
Oliver Bulleid was a very persuasive person; this allowed him to produce such an innovative design.
Canadian Pacific was the fifth locomotive...
2019-10-2911 minLife on the Watercress Line Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioWatercress People (3)Episode 21 – Life on the Watercress Line – Watercress People (3)
Welcome to Watercress People (3), where I have the opportunity to interview some of the many people who make the Watercress Line the experience it is.
Jim Russell – The Early Years
Jim joined the Watercress Line on 25th August 1973, soon after he left school. He travelled around on his first moped.
Jim and the others had many dreams for the line. He never imagined that it would turn into the thriving, living, railway seen today. He said that although the line never get to Winche...
2019-09-2514 minPotpourri Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioLondon Underground – Disused StationsSeason 2019 / 2020 – Talk 1 C – Disused Stations Please note: Disused Stations was missed from the talk on the London Underground as we ran out of time. A number of members said they would like to hear it so I have recorded this podcast. This material will be to the other parts … Continue reading "London Underground – Disused Stations"
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2019-09-1216 min
Talking Business Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioReview – Your Big ProjectYour Big Project – Series 1 Episode 13 – Review Welcome to Review, the last talk in the series ‘Your Big Project‘. Hopefully this series of podcasts will improve the chances of success for your project. We have considered the good, the bad and the extremely ugly throughout the series! The Review is where you … Continue reading "Review – Your Big Project"
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2019-07-1918 minTalking Business Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioImplementation / Go-Live – Your Big ProjectYour Big Project – Series 1 Episode 12 – Implementation / Go-Live Welcome to Implementation / Go-Live, talk twelve in the series ‘Your Big Project‘. Hopefully this series of podcasts will improve the chances of success for your project. We always consider the good, the bad and the extremely ugly! Implementation / Go-Live is where … Continue reading "Implementation / Go-Live – Your Big Project"
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2019-07-0518 minLife on the Watercress Line Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioWatercress People (2)Episode 18 – Life on the Watercress Line – Watercress People (2)
Welcome to Watercress People (2), where I have the opportunity to interview some of the people who make the Watercress Line happen – when you and visit.
My first interview in Watercress People (2) is with David Mead who has been involved since the early days after British Rail closed the line in the 1970s.
I then talk to Steve Crowther, the Chair of the Mid-Hants Railway Preservation Society about how she became involved. Steve is also the Station Master at Alresford Station and we discuss the professionalism of the...
2019-06-2716 minTalking Business Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioTesting – Your Big ProjectYour Big Project – Series 1 Episode 11 – Testing Welcome to Testing, talk eleven in the series ‘Your Big Project‘. Hopefully this series of podcasts will improve the chances of success for your project. We always consider the good, the bad and the extremely ugly! Testing, properly carried out, is essential if your project … Continue reading "Testing – Your Big Project"
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2019-06-2110 minTalking Business Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioTraining – Your Big ProjectYour Big Project – Series 1 Episode 10 – Training Welcome to Training, talk Ten in the series ‘Your Big Project‘. Hopefully this series of podcasts will improve the chances of success for your project. We always consider the good, the bad and the extremely ugly! You need to have excellent training if your project … Continue reading "Training – Your Big Project"
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2019-06-0722 minTalking Business Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioBuild – Your Big ProjectYour Big Project – Series 1 Episode 9 – Build Welcome to Build, talk nine in the series ‘Your Big Project‘. Hopefully this series of podcasts will improve the chances of success for your project. We always consider the good, the bad and the extremely ugly! Many of you in the business may think that … Continue reading "Build – Your Big Project"
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2019-05-2406 minTalking Business Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioData – Your Big ProjectYour Big Project – Series 1 Episode 8 – Data Welcome to data, talk eight in the series ‘Your Big Project‘. Hopefully this series of podcasts will improve the chances of success for your project. We always consider the good, the bad and the extremely ugly! I talk about the need to take every opportunity … Continue reading "Data – Your Big Project"
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2019-05-1017 minTalking Business Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioListen – Talking BusinessYour Big Project – Series 1 Episode 7 – Listen Welcome to Listen, talk seven in the series ‘Your Big Project‘. Hopefully this series of podcasts will improve the chances of success for your project. We always consider the good, the bad and the extremely ugly! I talk about the need for everyone, from the … Continue reading "Listen – Talking Business"
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2019-04-2609 minLife on the Watercress Line Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioWatercress People (1)Episode 15
Welcome to Watercress People (1), where I have the opportunity to interview some of the people who make the Watercress Line happen – for you and me.
My first interview in Watercress People (1) is with Colin Fuller who was one of the original people involved when British Rail closed the line in the 1970s.
I then talk to Steve Crowther, the Chair of the Mid-Hants Railway Preservation Society. We discuss the roles of the Society and the Mid-Hants Railway Limited in creating the Watercress Line experience. Steve is also the Station Master at Alresford St...
2019-04-2219 minTalking Business Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioKeeping Tight Control – Talking BusinessYour Big Project – Series 1 Episode 6 Welcome to Keeping Tight Control, talk six in the series ‘Your Big Project‘. Hopefully this series of podcasts will improve the chances of success for your project. We always consider the good, the bad and the extremely ugly! In Keeping Tight Control I talk about the need to … Continue reading "Keeping Tight Control – Talking Business"
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2019-04-1208 minTalking Business Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioDetailed Project Scope – Talking BusinessYour Big Project – Series 1 Episode 5 Welcome to the Detailed Project Scope, episode five, in the series ‘Your Big Project‘. Hopefully this series of podcasts will improve the chances of success for your project. In this series we always consider the good, the bad and the extremely ugly! In the Detailed Project Scope I … Continue reading "Detailed Project Scope – Talking Business"
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2019-03-2914 minTalking Business Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioThe Team – Talking BusinessYour Big Project – Series 1 Episode 4 Welcome to The Team, episode four in the series ‘Your Big Project‘. Hopefully this series of podcasts will improve the chances of success for your project. In this series we always consider the good, the bad and the extremely ugly! In The Team I talk about the need … Continue reading "The Team – Talking Business"
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2019-03-1512 minTalking Business Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioProcess Mapping – Talking BusinessYour Big Project – Series 1 Episode 3 Welcome to Process Mapping the third episode in the series ‘Your Big Project‘. Hopefully this series of podcasts will improve the chances of success for your project. In this series we always consider the good, the bad and the extremely ugly! In Process Mapping I talk about the need … Continue reading "Process Mapping – Talking Business"
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2019-03-0118 minTalking Business Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioYour Best Practice Programme – Talking Business – S1 Ep.2Welcome to Your Best Practice Programme. The second episode in the series ‘Your Big Project‘. Hopefully this series of podcasts will improve the chances of success for your project. In this series we always consider the good, the bad and the extremely ugly! In Your Best Practice Programme, the essential foundation before you start your systems project, … Continue reading "Your Best Practice Programme – Talking Business – S1 Ep.2"
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2019-02-1517 minTalking Business Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioYour Big Project – Talking Business – S1 Ep.1Welcome to Your Big Project. This series of podcasts is about improving your chances of success. In this series we will consider the good, the bad and the extremely ugly! In episode 1 we look at the A to Z of things to ask yourself before you start your project. I have attached a set of … Continue reading "Your Big Project – Talking Business – S1 Ep.1"
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2019-02-0115 minLife on the Watercress Line Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioSanta’s Christmas MessageWelcome to this podcast of Santa’s Christmas Message. Today I’ve braved the snowstorms of the North Pole to get a few words with Santa. He is just about to set out. In just 24 hours Santa travels the world giving out the presents made the Elves.
Remember to leave a mince pie out for Santa and a carrot for the reindeer. Don’t forget that Santa only delivers your presents once you’re deeply asleep …….
My thanks to Santa, his team of on train ‘helpers’, the Elves that he left at the North Pole and all the pass...
2018-12-2406 minPotpourri Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioThe Dean Forest RailwayThe Dean Forest Railway – the Friendly Forest Line – runs for four and a half miles between Lydney Junction and Parkend. It passes through beautiful woodland and countryside and reflects the relaxing pace of a country branch line in the early Twentieth Century. The line covers part of the route of the Severn and Wye railway. It … Continue reading "The Dean Forest Railway"
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2018-12-0915 minPotpourri Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioThe Grand Prix de Farnham – October 2018The Grand Prix de Farnham took place in October 2018 to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Mike Hawthorn winning the Formula 1 World Championship. On 19 October 1958 the Moroccan Grand Prix was held on a circuit near Casablanca. This was the only time that Morocco has hosted a world championship Grand Prix. Mike Hawthorn … Continue reading "The Grand Prix de Farnham – October 2018"
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