Our last episode uncovered the stories of some of the conscientious objectors who were imprisoned at Richmond Castle during the First World War. In this bonus episode Ruth Ecuyer tells the full story of how John Brocklesby, one of the conscientious objectors, came to write a wedding march for her. We also hear extended extracts from the march itself.  

Visit our episode page to learn more about the conscientious objectors held at Richmond Castle.

Speaking with Shadows is brought to you by English Heritage. 

Presenter: Josie Long

Producer: Katharine Kerr for Fresh Air

Contributor: Ruth Ecuyer, daughter of a conscientious objector

www.english-heritage.org.uk/speakingwithshadows

Our last episode uncovered the stories of some of the conscientious objectors who were imprisoned at Richmond Castle during the First World War. In this bonus episode Ruth Ecuyer tells the full story of how John Brocklesby, one of the conscientious objectors, came to write a wedding march for her. We also hear extended extracts from the march itself. &nbsp;
Visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/speaking-with-shadows/episode-4">episode page</a> to learn more about the conscientious objectors held at Richmond Castle.
Speaking with Shadows is brought to you by English Heritage.&nbsp;
Presenter: Josie Long
Producer: Katharine Kerr for Fresh Air
Contributor: Ruth Ecuyer, daughter of a conscientious objector
<a href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/speakingwithshadows">www.english-heritage.org.uk/speakingwithshadows</a>

When you’re wandering about a historic place, what voices do you hear echoing off the walls? Are they the ones you learnt about at school – or do you wonder about the shadowy, quiet voices that may have gone unheard?

Speaking with Shadows is the podcast that listens to the people that history forgot. From castles on the south coast to Hadrian’s Wall in the far North, join presenter Josie Long as she travels across the country to seek out six stories from the hidden corners of England’s history. 

When you&rsquo;re wandering about a historic place, what voices do you hear echoing off the walls? Are they the ones you learnt about at school &ndash; or do you wonder about the shadowy, quiet voices that may have gone unheard?
Speaking with Shadows is the podcast that listens to the people that history forgot. From castles on the south coast to Hadrian&rsquo;s Wall in the far North, join presenter Josie Long as she travels across the country to seek out six stories from the hidden corners of England&rsquo;s history.&nbsp;

Speaking with Shadows

When you're wandering about a historic place, what voices do you hear echoing off the walls? Are they the ones you learnt about at school - or do you wonder about the shadowy, quiet voices that may have gone unheard? Speaking with Shadows from English Heritage is the podcast that listens to the people that history forgot. From castles on the south coast to Hadrian's Wall in the far north, join presenter Josie Long as she travels across the country to seek out six stories from the hidden corners of England's history.

Read more about the series.

When you're wandering about a historic place, what voices do you hear echoing off the walls? Are they the ones you learnt about at school - or do you wonder about the shadowy, quiet voices that may have gone unheard? Speaking with Shadows from English Heritage is the podcast that listens to the people that history forgot. From castles on the south coast to Hadrian's Wall in the far north, join presenter Josie Long as she travels across the country to seek out six stories from the hidden corners of England's history.
<a href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/speaking-with-shadows/">Read more about the series</a>.

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