Welcome to our Podcast Channel
More than 60 episodes have been released since the launch in the summer of 2020, and we have covered everything from bell ringing to school dinners and the history of chocolate. We’ve discovered mysteries in the New Forest and Spitfires in a Hampshire ballroom. We have learnt about some incredible Hampshire women and ‘joined’ divers under Winchester Cathedral. There have also been fascinating educational sessions on how to access archives and how to create your own oral history projects.
Visit our episodes page to explore each season, or scroll below to discover other listeners favourites from each season;
The UK’s historic walking trails have been used for millennia. Roman sandals have walked the same paths as modern trainers. But these routes are in danger of disappearing forever. Join Peter and Paul from the Hampshire Ramblers to learn how they’re being saved!
Winchester is a city immersed with history, no matter where you look there is a past to discover and thanks to Instagrammer Miss Winchester we can discover its fascinating hidden history together
In 2020 Winchester College helped launch our festival season, and so we're delighted that they are returning again this year with another fascinating podcast.
We’re delighted to begin Season 5 with an episode created by Cathy Booth. Cathy helped launch HistBites in 2020, and so seems perfect she has returned to open our special festival season.
A fascinating tale of extraordinary logistics, unvetted cooks, panelling from Winchester College and a butler walking in on secret meetings.
Join us on a travel adventure following the trail of Marco Polo along the ancient Silk Road to China,
Since its foundation in 1884, St. Swithun’s School has been at the forefront of female education. Elly Crookes reveals the school’s history and the priceless artifacts located within its archives.
Did you know that Winchester once had two railway stations? Join Claire Dixon as she reveals the hidden history surrounding the Chesil Railway Station.
Join Christopher Mulvey and discover why the speech of a North Sea island has become the global language, why Her Majesty doesn’t speak like a Hampshire farmer, and what Winchester’s got to do with it!
Join us as we talk to James Freeman, and discover the fascinating story behind the Friends of King Alfred Buses, as well as more on the buses and the King Alfred Bus Company.
Join Sophie Hacker as she speaks with Dr Sarah Griffin and Revd Canon Dr Roland Riem about a Book of Hours.
Our Schedule, Episode Notes, & Where to listen
New podcasts are published here on our website and also BuzzSprout. We publish new episodes fortnightly on Friday mornings. Every podcast comes with show notes that include additional information and transcripts.
You can also subscribe to our channel on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or you can start listening straight away by exploring the complete episode list below.
Created by Volunteers
It is a fabulous team, all giving up a few hours every week to research, record and edit the podcasts and show notes. Most of the team are living, working and studying in Hampshire but a few are from further afield. And there’s always room for others to join the team!
Thank you to everyone who has recorded with us
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Throughout the Winchester Cathedral’s history, hundreds of people have made their mark on its walls. From the sophisticated to the lewd and rude, Dr Cindy Wood reveals the stories behind the carvings.