This week Laura tells Will all about 1299 - a year full of tiny details including a prissy nun who is just way too perfect, a detour through what not to get stuck in a mangle and then finishing up with a small start to a massive historical deal

Deep Dive On: The Great Flood of 1953

Mar 22nd, 2023 28m 22s

For our final (ever?!) deep dive, Laura tells Ron all about the Great Flood of 1953 that they learned about on their trip to Canvey Island. They try to explain the details of the storm and hear some stories from eye witnesses about what it was

Deep Dive On: The Piña Colada Song

Mar 15th, 2023 35m 10s

Yes, we know: there hasn't been an interview. The file is lost somewhere in the ether of Will's internet but that won't stop us from prattling on for further time about the wonders of the Escape/Piña Colada song for 45 minutes. In a fun, giggly

National Treasures Goes To: Canvey Island

Mar 1st, 2023 35m 27s

Laura and Will have a blissful trip to Canvey Island and then Will spoils it by being selfless/an idiot. This episode features some of the history of Canvey Island, some fish and chips, some cold weather and a few technical issues as Laura and

Oh Sweet February

Jan 31st, 2023 2m 45s

Due to a planned brilliant thing and an unplanned very irritating thing we are taking a break for a month. That's the headline, listen to the episode if you want more details. We'll see you in March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m

National Treasures Deep Dive: Dinosaurs in the UK

Jan 25th, 2023 39m 5s

In this, our final episode from Lewes Castle and Archaeological Museum Laura tells Will all about dinosaurs in the UK. And between you and me it is bloody fantastic. So pop it in your ears and enjoy. Please don't forget that if you'd like the

National Treasures Deep Dive: Witchcraft in the UK

Jan 18th, 2023 38m 50s

Hello everyone. This your first little deep dive after our visit to Lewes Castle and Archaeological museum. Now we can all agree that that was a lovely day out. But it gets better! In this episode Will tells Laura all about Witchcraft in the UK

National Treasures Goes To: Lewes Castle Museum

Jan 11th, 2023 48m 54s

Hello! Welcome back! After our little trek round the ruins of Lewes Castle last week, we this week take a moment to explore the archaeological museum that's twinned with the castle.We look at all sorts of history from the super super old flints

National Treasures Goes To: Lewes Castle

Jan 4th, 2023 42m 40s

Happy New Year everyone! Laura and Will kick off 2023 with a delightfully wholesome visit to Lewes Castle. Tucked away on a cobbled street just off the main High Street through Lewes, are the ruins of Lewes Castle. Built by William de Warrenne

National Treasures Christmas Quiz 2022

Dec 28th, 2022 46m 33s

So... listen, there was not quite enough of Brighton Christmas Market for us to be able to spin that visit into a double episode. We really did our best, but... this episode would have been us just going round that ferris wheel 60 times and no

National Treasures Goes To: Brighton Christmas Market (Christmas Special 2022)

Dec 21st, 2022 42m 22s

Now, for our Christmas Special 2022 we headed down the road to Brighton Christmas market to splurge on some tat, pick up some last minute gifts and have a cup of something mulled. We decided to take the National Treasures intern AKA Maki with u

Christmas Special Deep Dive: The Twelve Days of Christmas

Dec 14th, 2022 36m 24s

Welcome welcome one and all. Christmas is round the corner and before our Christmas Special we have another deep dive. This time Will tells Laura all about the 12 Days of Christmas. Expect twists, turns, jokes, and frankly just too many birds.

Christmas Special Deep Dive: The North Pole

Dec 8th, 2022 40m 37s

Oh Merry Christmas one and all. In this festive season we have decided to switch things up a bit. We have two deep dive firsts and then a bumper double episode. So in this episode enjoy Laura telling Will all about The North Pole, and really en

BONUS Years and Years 1674

Dec 1st, 2022 48m 2s

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National Treasures Deep Dive: Lost Things

Nov 23rd, 2022 50m 14s

In your second and final deep dive from the episodes at the Forest of Dean Sculpture trail Laura tells Will all about Lost Things, and what a time we have. Shergar, Vanilla Ice, Caves. Its a wild ride. Enjoy it I say Hosted on Acast. See acast.

National Treasures Deep Dive: Crisp Flavours

Nov 20th, 2022 44m 38s

We asked you to vote, and you did. So Will tells Laura all about Crisp Flavours, both at home and abroad. I'll be honest, it's a lot better than it sounds. Though we do end up saying the word 'allium' just far too much.Enjoy!!Please don't forge

National Treasures Chats To: Nick Page

Nov 9th, 2022 39m 54s

Last week we had a simply tremendous walk around the Sculpture Trail in the Forest of Dean and this week we bumble a few miles further down the road to visit Nick Page and ask him why he loves it there. It's always an amazing time being in Nick

National Treasures Goes To: The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail

Nov 2nd, 2022 51m 38s

November. Newvember. New subject?! Let's go!This month is all about The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail and comedian Nick Page... what a top legend he is. He asked to come all the way to Gloucester for a lovely, peaceful walk around the Forest o

Deep Dive On: Taxidermy

Oct 31st, 2022 39m

We simply cannot apologise enough for the lateness of this episode but we do hope you enjoy it now it has arrived! Will has worked mega hard this week to research as much taxidermy as possible and stuff it into an episode for you to enjoy.We lo

Deep Dive On: Orangeries

Oct 19th, 2022 40m 4s

Well, you stitched her up again didn't you there listeners? You voted, we researched, and after our big trip to Wollaton Hall you chose orangeries for Laura to research and tell Will about. She's done her best BUT, just as you would expect if y

National Treasures Chats To: Colin Hoult

Oct 11th, 2022 45m 10s

Hurrah! We've got Colin Hoult, who you may know better as Anna Mann, but perhaps no, perhaps you do just know him as Colin Hoult? Either way he's here and he's telling us all about his love of Wollaton Hall, which we visited las week. We chat s

National Treasures Goes To: Wollaton Hall

Oct 5th, 2022 53m 13s

It's the start of a new month which means a new adventure! This week, Laura and Will head off to Nottinghamshire to visit the incredible Wollaton Hall, which you might know best as Wayne Manor. Ooooh! Laura and Will explore the taxidermy, the g

Deep Dive On: Animals in the Victorian Era

Sep 28th, 2022 37m 25s

Hello glorious listener! For our final episode in Cheddar Gorge month we bring you Laura's best research on animals in the Victorian Era. From ole Queen Vicky herself and her pet choices, right through animal welfare and the homes of the masses

Deep Dive On: Gimmicky Tourist Attractions

Sep 21st, 2022 40m 29s

After our wonderful trip to Cheddar Gorge and our follow up chat with Richard Herring about why he loves it so much, we are now on to the portion of the month where we get researchy! First up, you voted for Will to tell Laura all about Gimmicky

National Treasures Chats To: Richard Herring

Sep 14th, 2022 39m 6s

We sit down with absolute podcasting royalty this week to ask him about one of his true life's passions: Cheddar Gorge. Richard Herring of RHLSTP fame has the tables turned as we ask him some seriously stupid question, some seriously brilliant