http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/rss/podcasts.xml Listen to talks, lectures and other events presented by The National Archives of the United Kingdom. en-gb Copyright: (C) The National Archives, see http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/legal/copyright.htm for terms and conditions of reuse webmaster@nationalarchives.gov.uk Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT Lectures, talks and other events presented by The National Archives of the United Kingdom. The National Archives clean history, archives, family history, genealogy, teaching, medieval, domesday, military, army, navy, air force, medals, records, information, The National Archives webmaster@nationalarchives.gov.uk http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/images/global/logo-podcast.jpg http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/rss/podcasts.xml http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/officers-commissions.mp3?pod=rss Mark Dunton looks at the system for purchasing and selling commissions as it worked from 1800 - 1871. He will cover first appointments, promotions, exchanges, retirement, the payment process and the activities of the 'Army Agents'. He will use document examples to illustrate the talk. Mark Dunton Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/officers-commissions.mp3 31:30 Army, British, Officers, Commission http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/jamestown_pt2.mp3?pod=rss The second part of Sean Cunningham's talk about how and why English sailors and the English crown turned their attention to the New World of America in the sixteenth century. This talk explores how piracy, greed, religion and warfare became the foundations of Elizabethan attempts to settle America. Sean Cunningham Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/jamestown_pt2.mp3 25:37 Jamestown, settlement, America, Queen Elizabeth, Roanoke, colony, colonisination, Drake http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/jamestown_pt1.mp3?pod=rss Sean Cunningham talks about how and why English sailors and the English crown turned their attention to the New World of America in the sixteenth century. This talk explores how piracy, greed, religion and warfare became the foundations of Elizabethan attempts to settle America. Sean Cunningham Thu, 6 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/jamestown_pt1.mp3 16:54 Jamestown, settlement, America, Queen Elizabeth, Roanoke, colony, colonisination, Drake http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/stalinist-state-part-2.mp3?pod=rss Dr Jane McDermid puts Joseph Stalin's Russia under the microscope from the first of the Five Year Plans to the outbreak of World War II. Dr Jane McDermid Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/stalinist-state-part-2.mp3 32:30 stalin, russia, WWII, world war two, totalitarian, lenin, moscow http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/stalinist-state-part-1.mp3?pod=rss Dr Jane McDermid puts Joseph Stalin's Russia under the microscope from the first of the Five Year Plans to the outbreak of World War II. Dr Jane McDermid Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/stalinist-state-part-1.mp3 19:34 stalin, russia, WWII, world war two, totalitarian, lenin, moscow http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/modern-sources-part1.mp3?pod=rss The second part of Roger Kershaw's talk looks at key immigration sources at the National Archives such as inwards passenger lists and certificates of arrival to alien registration cards. Roger Kershaw Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/modern-sources-part2.mp3 32:30 alien registration cards, records of internment, and citizenship papers http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/modern-sources-part1.mp3?pod=rss Part one of an in depth look at key immigration sources at the National Archives from inwards passenger lists and certificates of arrival to alien registration cards, records of internment, and citizenship papers. Roger Kershaw Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/modern-sources-part1.mp3 40:17 alien registration cards, records of internment, and citizenship papers http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/army-bmd.mp3?pod=rss Many family trees fall at the hurdle of locating the death of a British soldier, his marriage or the birth of his children. The records available are woefully incomplete, scattered and often not fully indexed. In this presentation, Chris Watts examines the material available for tracing these events, for a pre-First World War British soldier, and guides the researcher in its use; material available on fiche, film or the Internet is highlighted. Dr Christopher Watts Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/army-bmd.mp3 40:17 births, marriages, deaths, military history, records, genealogy, ancestry, ancestors http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/finding-bmd.mp3?pod=rss An introduction to using the various sources for tracing records of births, marriages and deaths at the Family Records Centre and elsewhere. Ideal for beginners or those who want to refresh their knowledge of these crucial sources. Gerry Toop Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/finding-bmd.mp3 68:17 births, marriages, deaths, family history, records, genealogy, ancestry, ancestors http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/sexlies.mp3?pod=rss When you have been researching family history for even a short time, you will realise that the information shown on certificates is not always completely accurate! Sometimes this is the result of an honest mistake, or mis-interpretation of the question; sometimes people are being 'economical with the truth'; and sometimes they just tell outright lies. Why? The answer is usually to do with money or sex, and sometimes both. Audrey Collins Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/sexlies.mp3 60:00 sex, registration, births, marriages, deaths, deceit, lies, bigamy, corruption, fraud http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/wills.mp3?pod=rss Whether your ancestors owned large swathes of land in the north of England or came from a more humble background in the West Country, the chances are that somewhere along the line some of them will have left wills. In this talk, Dave Annal looks at how to access wills and how you can use them to get a better understanding of what life was really like for your ancestors. Dave Annal Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/wills.mp3 33:32 wills, family history, ancestors, genealogy http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/fine-rolls.mp3?pod=rss Professor David Carpenter talks about this unique resource preserved at The National Archives and how the records are being made accessible on the web. Professor David Carpenter Fri, 13 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/fine-rolls.mp3 59:24 Magna carta, henry III, fine rolls, history, genealogy http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/firstworldwar-ancestry.mp3?pod=rss Mark Dunton focuses on the prime sources at The National Archives for documenting First World War army service, covering both the officers and other ranks of the British Army. Mark Dunton Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/firstworldwar-ancestry.mp3 34:13 First world war, WW1, ancestry, military, history, army, burnt records, tracing http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/tracing-irish-ancestors.mp3?pod=rss Less than a century ago all of Ireland was part of the United Kingdom; six of its northern counties still are. Many records relating to our ancestors are to be found in the UK and not in Ireland. In this talk, Audrey Collins explores some of the hidden treasures at The National Archives. Audrey Collins Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/tracing-irish-ancestors.mp3 42:40 Irish, ancestors, genealogy, Eire, family history http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/medieval-criminals.mp3?pod=rss An introduction to the formidable collection of documents that relate to the law and criminals during the medieval period using case studies. James Ross provides practical tips on how to access the collections, as well as shedding some light on one of the most fascinating areas of medieval society. James Ross Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/medieval-criminals.mp3 38:07 Medieval, crime, criminals, law, gaol, trials, court http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/plunder.mp3?pod=rss James Cronan examines sources for tracing Excisemen, including staff lists and joining papers and will use cases studies, for example Thomas Paine. He will also consider the role of an Excise officer and how the Excise service developed. James Cronan Thu, 31 May 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/plunder.mp3 37:07 Customs, excise, revenue, tax, Thomas Paine http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/kingjohnmagnacarta.mp3?pod=rss History has portrayed King John as a tyrannical monarch whose arbitrary conduct forced his barons into rebellion and the eventual restriction of his powers in the iconic charter of liberties, Magna Carta. Using original sources held at The National Archives, Adrian Jobson explores some of the key crises and events of the reign before asking whether King John really deserves his reputation as one of England's worst kings. Adrian Jobson Wed, 23 May 2007 01:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/kingjohnmagnacarta.mp3 43:01 King John, Magna Carta, England, Runnymede, Richard, barons, rebellion, medieval http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/henry-VIII.mp3?pod=rss An introduction to the documents of Henry VIII's reign through the story of his struggles to secure personal power, to make the right marriage, and to pass the crown to a male heir. Sean Cunningham Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/henry-VIII.mp3 29:37 Henry VIII, Tudor, king, henry, monarch, England, history, Ann Boleyn, Six Wives, Katherine Aragorn http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/richard-III.mp3?pod=rss The conflict for the crown in the fifteenth century has created many of English history's most vivid characters and thanks to Shakespeare, we have one of our greatest villains in the shape of Richard III. This talk looks at the key sources for this period of civil war, and investigates whether Richard III really did resemble Shakespeares destructive monster. James Ross and Sean Cunningham Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/richard-III.mp3 59:16 Richard III, third, Wars of Roses, king, henry, monarch, middle ages, England, history, lecture, talk, anthony adolph http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/iraqState.mp3?pod=rss A lecture by Dr Charles Tripp, Reader in Politics, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London to mark the launch of Thomson Learning's online edition of his selection of files on the history of Iraq. Dr Tripp, author of the Cambridge History of Iraq, considers the consequences of British state-building for Iraq's future. Charles Tripp Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/iraqState.mp3 44:34 Iraq State, middle east, muslim, politics, history, lecture, talk, anthony adolph http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/jermynology.mp3?pod=rss Anthony Adolph talks about his research into the life of Henry Jermyn, 1st Earl of St Albans (1605-1684) and the founder of the West End. Anthony Adolph Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/jermynology.mp3 25:00 Henry Jermyn, Albans, Charles I, Civil War, Henrietta Maria, genealogy, history, lecture, talk, anthony adolph http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/workhouses.mp3?pod=rss Prepare to be revolted as Simon Fowler considers conditions in 19th century workhouses and suggests ways how you can research the poor unfortunates who lived there. Simon Fowler Fri, 9 Mar 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/workhouses.mp3 29:15 workhouse, Family history, family tree, genealogy, ancestor, history, Simon Fowler http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/frc-resources.mp3?pod=rss David Annal talks about what can be found at the Family Records Centre. Dave Annal Thu, 1 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/frc-resources.mp3 22:26 Family history, family tree, genealogy, ancestors, archvive, records, history, Dave Annal http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/marriages-at-sea.mp3?pod=rss There is a rumour in the family that an ancestor was married at sea! How often have we heard this? Is it fact or fiction? Were marriages at sea permitted and, if so, where are records of them to be found? In this talk Dr Christopher Watts examines the range of records, both at The National Archives and elsewhere, that help us trace such events. Dr. Christopher Watts Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/marriages-at-sea.mp3 33:27 marriages, sea, navy, naval, merchant, husband, wife, captain, Christopher Watts http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/bmd-at-sea.mp3?pod=rss Ships carrying our ancestors to far-away places often arrived with more, or less, passengers than they they set out with. In this talk Dr Christopher Watts examines the vast range of records, both at The National Archives and elsewhere, that help us to trace such events. Dr. Christopher Watts Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/bmd-at-sea.mp3 51:35 genealogy, family history, sea, ocean, navy, merchant, archives, history http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/star-chamber.mp3?pod=rss The National Archives holds a vast collection of Chancery court and other equity legal records from the early modern courts of Star Chamber and Requests. In this talk Sean Cunningham introduces the records created by the courts, and offers advice on how to make the most of these sources. Sean Cunningham Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/star-chamber.mp3 33:27 star chamber, equity, courts, history, Sean Cunningham http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/going-going.mp3?pod=rss The pub has undergone enormous changes in the past 40 years. This talk examines what remains of unaltered pubs and what this tells us about their social history. Geoff Brandwood is an architectural historian, co-author of English Heritage's recent book: "Licensed to Sell: the History and Heritage of the Public House" and is chairman of the Victorian Society. Geoff Brandwood Thu, 07 Dec 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/going-going.mp3 52:17 pub, history, public house, tavern, Inn, beer, ale, Geoff Brandwood http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/colin-jackson.mp3?pod=rss As part of The National Archives' Caribbean Family History Day, Colin Jackson CBE, world record hurdler, discusses the experience of tracing his family history. Colin Jackson, CBE Tue, 28 Nov 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/colin-jackson.mp3 13:01 Caribbean, history, Panama, Canal http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/colin-jackson-panel-discussion.mp3?pod=rss A panel discussion that took place at The National Archives' Caribbean Family History Day. The contributors were Colin Jackson CBE, Jackie Osei-Tutu (producer of Colin Jackson's Who Do You Think You Are?), Patrick Vernon (Director of Every Generation Media and Foundation) and family history specialists, Kathy Chater and Paul Crooks. The panel addressed the process of embracing and understanding personal heritage, and creating a legacy for future generations. The National Archives Tue, 28 Nov 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/colin-jackson-panel-discussion.mp3 22:03 Family, History, Caribbean http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/barry-coward-cromwell.mp3?pod=rss Professor Barry Coward, President of the Historical Association and the Cromwell Association discusses the nature of the republican government of Britain's most controversial Head of State. Professor Barry Coward Mon, 27 Nov 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/barry-coward-cromwell.mp3 52:37 Cromwell, Oliver, A-level, history http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/history-of-alcohol.mp3?pod=rss Presented by Philippa Glanville, Senior Research Fellow at the V & A. The event was held at The National Archives to accompany our temporary on-site exhibition, which she curated, entitled "Drink:The History of Alcohol 1690-1920". Philippa Glanville Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/history-of-alcohol.mp3 59:36 Alcohol, history http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/british-soldier.mp3?pod=rss Well known military historian Professor Richard Holmes examines Indian soldiering in peace and war. He addresses the experience of ordinary soldiers, why they joined up, how they got to India and what they made of it when they arrived. Professor Richard Holmes Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/british-soldier.mp3 56:25 http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/inventions.mp3?pod=rss Maxine Berg, Professor of History at the Eighteenth Century Centre, University of Warwick explores the inventions and the making and buying of goods in eighteenth century Britain. Professor Maxine Berg Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080107210935/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/inventions.mp3 48:24