Josie Long returns on Tuesday 29th March with a brand new series of Speaking with Shadows.

Once again, Josie is travelling the country to uncover the hidden histories of English Heritage sites, with incredible stories that throw a new light onto our nation's story.

She'll challenge the image of harsh Victorian workhouses and hear about a heroic servant who also became England's first black pub landlord. She'll uncover the story of a philosopher Duchess who authored the first sci-fi novel, hear how mental health patients were cared for in Victorian times and seek out the incredible legacy of Polish special agents who trained here during the Second World War.

Speaking with Shadows is an English Heritage podcast.

You can find out more on these stories by going to www.english-heritage.org.uk/speakingwithshadows or head to the English Heritage website to find out how you can visit all the sites featured.

And if you think this story should be heard, share this podcast on your social media with the hashtag #speakingwithshadows.

Josie Long returns on Tuesday 29th March with a brand new series of Speaking with Shadows.
Once again, Josie is travelling the country to uncover the hidden histories of English Heritage sites, with incredible stories that throw a new light onto our nation's story.
She'll challenge the image of harsh Victorian workhouses and hear about a heroic servant who also became England's first black pub landlord. She'll uncover the story of a philosopher Duchess who authored the first sci-fi novel, hear how mental health patients were cared for in Victorian times and seek out the incredible legacy of Polish special agents who trained here during the Second World War.
Speaking with Shadows is an English Heritage podcast.
You can find out more on these stories by going to www.english-heritage.org.uk/speakingwithshadows or head to the English Heritage website to find out how you can visit all the sites featured.
And if you think this story should be heard, share this podcast on your social media with the hashtag #speakingwithshadows.

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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