Show Notes
Imagine being a fly on the wall throughout history.
Historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us.
Experience the Great Stink of London. Make an entrance onto the Georgian dating scene. Find out if you'd survive a medieval battle. And unlock the secrets of Britain’s space race.
Our past is all around us. Be transported behind the scenes at landmarks from castles to dance halls and WWII bunkers to workhouses. You’ll meet people from all walks of life whose fascinating stories help us make sense of who we are now.
Lean in for a tale from time: introducing Back When, a new history podcast from the National Trust, launching 2 April.
Follow Back When on your favourite podcast app and never miss an episode: podfollow.com/back-when
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