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Thornton village, the birthplace of the Brontës, is often overlooked with regard to its cultural and historical significance.
In this episode, we chat to local historian, Steve Stanworth, about how the family came to be living in Thornton, and the Brontë Birthplace Campaign's mission to preserve and celebrate this important part of history.
https://brontebirthplace.com/
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It's 2024 and Sarah and Gill are back with another episode!
Join them as they explore the curious history of The Running Man of Halifax, and the infamous Halifax Gibbet...
(Note: we will be discussing execution by decapitation)
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In 1858, Charles Dickens came to Halifax to read his popularnovella, ‘A Christmas Carol’.
Join local historian, David Glover, and History Out Loud’s Gill, as they bring this incredible event to life.
This isn’t Dickens' only connection to the town, however, and David has been researching another little-known connection…
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Join regular guest, Sarah, and History Out Loud's Gill, for a true tale of bottle throwing, mud-slinging and bum notes at a 'friendly' brass band competition gone wrong.
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Weird Calderdale author, Paul Weatherhead, returns to History Out Loud to unravel the story Tom Bell - outlaw and thief, and detail the various explorations and discoveries inside the labyrinthine 'Tom Bell' caves under Hebden Bridge...
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Join local historian and writer, John Billingsley, and History Out Loud's Gill Carpenter for part two of this true tale of greed, duplicity, sorcery and buried riches in 16th century Yorkshire...
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Join local historian and writer, John Billingsley, and History Out Loud's Gill Carpenter for a true tale of greed, duplicity, sorcery and buried riches in 16th century Yorkshire...
PART 2 out next week ;)
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To celebrate Anne Lister's birthday we have a very special episode recorded with author and historian, Jill Liddington. Jill is the author of 'Female Fortune: the Anne Lister Diaries, 1833 - 36', and has a brand new book out - 'As Good as a Marriage: the Anne Lister Diaries, 1836 - 38' which explores, interprets and opens up the life Anne Lister shared with Ann Walker during this short but rarely covered time period.
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"I went to gaol a rebel, but I have come out a regular terror".
Just one of many unforgettable quotes from suffragette and house-builder, Laura Annie Willson. In this episode we are joined by local historian, Anne Kirker, to discuss the life and times of this dynamic and inspiring woman.
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In our first episode of 2023, Sarah and Gill discuss the life and work of Henry Blackburn, Todmorden's long-suffering Nuisance Inspector.
But what exactly did his job entail?
Sarah has been delving into the library archives and has all the answers...
* If you'd like to find out about Halifax's first Sanitary Inspector, there will be a fascinating display at Halifax Central Library and Archives from the beginning of February.
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Who was Buffalo Bill and how did he end up in Halifax?
Saddle up and join Gill and Sarah for a galloping, bullwhacking, sharpshooting ride through the life and times of one of the most famous showmen of the 19th century...
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In this episode, History Out Loud has a chat with cartographer and author, Christopher Goddard, about his life as a map maker and his 'expeditions' over the moorlands and through the woods of West Yorkshire..
If you would like to learn more about Chris' work, please visit: https://christophergoddard.net/
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Local historian and chairperson of the Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery, David Glover, joins Gill to discuss the development, life, decline and rejuvenation of this radical burial place.
If you would like to know more about the Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery you can visit their website: www.listerlanecemetery.co.uk
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How did Todmorden man, Sam Fielden, end up at the centre of the famous 1886 Haymarket Riot in Chicago?
Seasoned History Out Loud guest, Sarah Browning, is back for the second and concluding episode of this transatlantic story. -
"...and then, if they love the truth, they must tell to each other what is truth or what they think is the truth; that is the sum of my offending."
How did Todmorden man, Sam Fielden, end up at the centre of the famous 1886 Haymarket Riot in Chicago? This month's guest, Sarah Browning, has been investigating...
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Join us again for part two of the ever-morphing legend of Robin Hood. In this episode Paul Weatherhead and John Billingsley are back with Gill Carpenter to discuss documented hauntings and supernatural experiences at the grave on the Kirklees estate.
For further reading check out these two books:
- ‘Weird Calderdale – Strange and Horrible Local History’, by Paul Weatherhead.
- ‘Hood, Head and Hag – Further Folk Tales from Calderdale’, by John Billingsley.
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Local folklorist, John Billingsley and 'Weird Historian' Paul Weatherhead make a welcome return to History Out Loud to discuss the legend of Robin Hood, his death at Kirklees Priory and the mysterious goings on thereafter...
This will be a bumper two-parter - we had so much to say!
*For further reading, check out these two books:
- 'Hood Head and Hag - Further Folk Tales from Calderdale', by John Billingsley
- 'Weird Calderdale - Strange and Horrible Local History', by Paul Weatherhead.
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We know lots about 19th Century lesbian diarist Anne Lister but what about her Halifax neighbour and long term lover Ann Walker? To mark 168 years since Ann Walker's death; Sarah caught up with Diane and Alexa from In Search of Ann Walker to find out what new information they have uncovered in the Archives and how they are starting to piece together Ann Walker's life..
To find out more about Ann Walker check out Welcome - In Search of Ann Walker
Follow In Search of Ann Walker on twitter at @SearchingForAnn
For information about Anne Lister Birthday Week including Ann Walker day check out Anne Lister Birthday Festival 2022 - Visit Calderdale and anne lister birthday week
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We can all think back to winters in our past that have left an icy imprint on our memory; however, quite a few of us were not alive during the most recent, truly harsh winters to hit the United Kingdom and none of us have experienced the worst winters on record.
Join Sarah Browning and Gill Carpenter for a decidedly chilly episode...
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