http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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, 11 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT Lectures, talks and other events presented by The National Archives of the United Kingdom. The National Archives no 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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/images/global/logo-podcast.jpg http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/rss/podcasts.xml http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/using-society-genealogists.mp3?pod=rss The Society of Genealogists offers a unique combination of research material, guidance and support for those interested in family history and the lives of earlier generations. The charity's broad objectives are to "promote, encourage and foster the study, science and knowledge of genealogy". Else Churchill Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:09:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/using-society-genealogists.mp3 54:58 The Society of Genealogists, births, marriage, deaths, family history, genealogy http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/divorce-records-after-1858.mp3?pod=rss An in-depth and light-hearted look into the divorce records and laws, put in context by an introduction to the very antiquated divorce laws pre-1858. Hear about the famous feminist and family planning crusader Marie Stopes’ high-profile divorce. At the other end of the scale, hear the many and various reasons cited for divorce including going out without a bonnet! Liz Hore Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:05:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/divorce-records-after-1858.mp3 35:26 Divorce, records, marriage, affiars, London courts, County courts http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/securityservice-aug08.mp3?pod=rss Over 150 Security Service files dating from around the time of the Second World War have been opened. Prof. Christopher Andrew, Official Historian of the Secret Service talks about German and Soviet agents and intelligence officers; right-wing extremists; Communists; and others. Professor Christopher Andrew Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:05:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/securityservice-aug08.mp3 26:32 MI5, security, security services, espionage, Second World War, WWII, Hitler, Germany, Reich, Russia, secret service, document releases http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/fleet-marriage-registers.mp3?pod=rss More than 200,000 clandestine or irregular marriages were performed in London between 1667 and 1754. The area around the Fleet Prison in City of London was particularly notorious, hence the name ‘Fleet Registers’, and at least one of the registers is known to be a forgery. Audrey Collins Thu, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/fleet-marriage-registers.mp3 52:11 Fleet marriages, Registers, Clandestine marriages, Family History http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/national-register-archives.mp3?pod=rss The talk introduces users to the structure and content of the National Register of Archives. The NRA contains information on the nature and location of manuscripts and historical records that relate to British history. The speaker demonstrates search techniques to make best use of its indexes and other resources. Alex Ritchie Thu, 20 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/national-register-archives.mp3 38:11 National Register Archives, Online, Finding Aids, Digitalisation http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/special-operations-executive.mp3?pod=rss Looks at the results and effectiveness of the British Special Operations Executive, or SEO, and the French Resistance in supporting the Second World War D-Day landings. Neil Cobbett Thu, 13 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/special-operations-executive.mp3 1:01:26 Special Operations Executive, D-Day, French Resistance , WWII, World War Two, Military, history http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/london-family-history-centre.mp3?pod=rss Director of the London Family History Centre Sharon Hitze, gives an indepth talk about the excellent facilities avaliable for family historians at the centre. The centre is one of more than a hundred in the British Isles run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sharon Hitze Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/london-family-history-centre.mp3 44:19 Family History Centre, UK, US, Irish, ancestors, family, history, names http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/17century-ancestors.mp3?pod=rss Once we go back beyond the period of civil registration, census returns and uniform parish registers, it becomes more difficult to trace a family tree. This talk will look at early parish registers, wills, apprenticeship records, hearth tax returns and other records to see how progress might be made when the going becomes difficult. David Hey Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/17century-ancestors.mp3 47:19 17th Century, UK, ancestors, family, history, names, local speech http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/ww1-ancestors.mp3?pod=rss William Spencer takes you through the key records for tracing your World War One ancestors including records of women who were nurses or in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. William Spencer Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:30:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/ww1-ancestors.mp3 35:37 World War I, UK, ancestors, family, history, records, solutions http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/solving-census-problems.mp3?pod=rss David Annal takes a practical approach to overcoming the most common problems faced by family historians when using the 19th century census returns. It may sometimes seem that your ancestors are missing from the returns - this talk aims to convince you that, if your ancestors were living in England or Wales at the time of the census, they were almost certainly recorded and you should be able to find them. The odds are firmly stacked in your favour. Dave Annal Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:30:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/solving-census-problems.mp3 22:50 census, UK, problems, ancestors, family, history, records http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/richardII.mp3?pod=rss Terry Jones, 'Python', historian, broadcaster, actor, director and comedian has called King Richard II a victim of spin. Here he sets out to rescue his reputation and lift the lid on the turbulent world of 14th century politics. Terry Jones Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/richardII.mp3 01:00:55 history, medieval, Henry IV, Lancaster, Lancastrian, Plantagenet, deposition, tyranny, tyrant, kingship, monarchy http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/emigration-records.mp3?pod=rss This talk will explain the reasons behind the emigration of some 16 million people since the 17th century. It will discuss the most popular destinations for emigrants and sources such as outgoing passenger lists, passport records, and a host of emigration schemes supported and fostered by the government. It will also feature the various child migration schemes that have been responsible in migrating some 150,000 children from the UK between 1618 and 1967. Particular reference will be made to the growing number of online sources relevant to this subject. Roger Kershaw Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/emigration-records.mp3 41:50 emigration, ancestors, history, records, passport records, government http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/criminal-ancestors.mp3?pod=rss Nigel Taylor take us through a short introduction into the records that can be used to trace criminal ancestors. Nigel Taylor Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/criminal-ancestors.mp3 16:22 criminal, ancestors, history, records, law, http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/pre-1914-army-records.mp3?pod=rss Covering the period from 1760 to 1913 William Spencer discusses the service records of army officers and other ranks. William Spencer Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/pre-1914-army-records.mp3 34:04 army, service, ratings, history, records, officers, pre 1914 http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/royal-navy-service-records.mp3?pod=rss Mark Pearsall covers the main sources for officers and ratings service records in this introductory talk about Royal Navy service records from the late 18th century to the early 20th century. Mark Pearsall Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/royal-navy-service-records.mp3 45:02 Royal Navy, service, ratings, history, records, officers, navy http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/1968-revolutions/1968-year-revolutions.mp3?pod=rss Mark Dunton takes you back in time to a tumultuous year, using key documents to show the British Government's take on the dramatic events, and its own particular preoccupations. Mark Dunton Thu, 29 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/1968-revolutions/1968-year-revolutions.mp3 56:50 1968, revolution, government, history, records, politics http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/ufo-release.mp3?pod=rss Listen to Dr David Clarke, an expert in UFO history, as he explains the significance of the newly-released UFO files. Dr David Clarke Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/ufo-release.mp3 28:19 UFO, MOD, government, secrecy, history, records, politics http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/secrecy-and-government.mp3?pod=rss Professor Foot is a noted historian and academic. He is the official historian for the Second World War Special Operations Executive (SOE) and has an extensive knowledge of the background to the requirements for secrecy in government records. This is a rare opportunity to hear the views of a person who has lived with secrecy of records for many decades. Prof. M R D Foot Tue, 15 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/secrecy-and-government.mp3 23:52 WWII, World War 2, WW2, government, secrecy, SOE, history, records, politics http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/appease1.mp3?pod=rss How did Britons weigh up the decision to go to war in the 1930s and did things turn out as they expected? Professor David Stephenson from the London School of Economics and Political Science explains how the British government and British public opinion responded differently to the rise of Fascism in Europe. Prof. David Stephenson Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/appease1.mp3 44:37 WWII, World War 2, WW2, Hitler, Mussolini, Italy, Germany, Chamberlain, politics, appeasement http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/losingorton.mp3?pod=rss The tangled history of the papers of the playwright Joe Orton is unwoven by Dr Matt Cook who reveals the extraordinary sources that survive on the writer's life and the perhaps even more extraordinary ones that remain stubbornly missing. Warning: the following material may not be suitable for all listeners. Dr. Matt Cook yes Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/losingorton.mp3 43:02 drama, playwriting, playwright, homosexuality, queer theory, theatre, Islington http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/mi5-releases.mp3?pod=rss From astrologers to oil barons: Professor Christopher Andrew, official historian for the Security Service talks about espionage and tracking enemy agents. Professor Christopher Andrew Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/mi5-releases.mp3 22:04 MI5, security, security services, espionage, Second World War, WWII, Hitler, Germany, Reich, Russia, secret service, document releases http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/navy-board.mp3?pod=rss Archivist Sue Lumas describes the painstaking cataloguing and conservation of naval records held at The National Archives. Sue Lumas Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/navy-board.mp3 13:51 Research, collections, storage, documents http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/watchthebirdie.mp3?pod=rss Conservator Stephen Harwood looks at the invention and development of photography, describing all the major photographic processes and explaining how anyone can identify different photographic types from the earliest photogenic experiments to today's sophisticated gelatine-silver prints. Stephen Harwood Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/watchthebirdie.mp3 25:20 Photograph, photos, collections, storage, daguerreotype, photography, prints http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/research-and-collections.mp3?pod=rss Caroline Williams describes how the new Research and Collections Development department is contributing to The National Archives' research, collections and academic agenda, and its benefit internally and beyond The National Archives. Caroline Williams Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/research-and-collections.mp3 12:27 Research, collections, storage, documents, future http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/shadow-of-the-workhouse.mp3?pod=rss Paul Carter's talk explores the poor life in 19th-century England and Wales. Using records from The National Archives, he presents allegations of cruelty to paupers, accounts of political and Chartist activities and much more. Paul Carter Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/shadow-of-the-workhouse.mp3 12:27 Southwell, poor law, union, workhouse http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/last-day.mp3?pod=rss Sean Cunningham tells us how the Inquisitions Post-Mortems (IPMs) or inquests taken after the death of people who were tenants of the crown reveal a great deal about land use, local customs, and how communal memory had an important social function for our English and Welsh ancestors. This talk looks at how these manuscripts help to paint a picture of local life and land use during the medieval and early modern periods. Sean Cunningham Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/last-day.mp3 09:56 death, property, inheritance, land http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/cabinet-records.mp3?pod=rss Ed Hampshire discusses the cabinet records digitisation project, explaining how the innermost records of government will soon be made fully available online and what visitors to the site can expect when the project is completed. Ed Hampshire Thu, 04 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/cabinet-records.mp3 10:56 Government, British, Cabinet, Records, Online, Digital http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/officers-commissions.mp3 31:30 Army, British, Officers, Commission http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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 16th 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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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 16th 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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/stalinist-state-part-2.mp3?pod=rss The second part of this talk in which Dr Jane McDermid puts Joseph Stalin's Russia under the microscope from the first of the Five-Year Plans to the outbreak of the Second World War. Dr Jane McDermid Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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 the Second World War. Dr Jane McDermid Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/modern-sources-part2.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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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 microfiche, microfilm or the Internet is highlighted. Dr Christopher Watts Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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 misinterpretation 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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/wills.mp3 33:32 wills, family history, ancestors, genealogy http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/fine-rolls.mp3 59:24 Magna carta, henry III, fine rolls, history, genealogy http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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, making up Northern Ireland, 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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/tracing-irish-ancestors.mp3 42:40 Irish, ancestors, genealogy, Eire, family history http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/medieval-criminals.mp3 38:07 Medieval, crime, criminals, law, gaol, trials, court http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/plunder.mp3 37:07 Customs, excise, revenue, tax, Thomas Paine http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/richard-III.mp3?pod=rss The conflict for the crown in the 15th 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 Shakespeare's destructive monster. James Ross and Sean Cunningham Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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 Saint 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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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 you can research the poor unfortunates who lived there. Simon Fowler Fri, 9 Mar 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/bmd-at-sea.mp3?pod=rss Ships carrying our ancestors to faraway 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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/star-chamber.mp3 33:27 star chamber, equity, courts, history, Sean Cunningham http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/colin-jackson.mp3 13:01 Caribbean, history, Panama, Canal http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/colin-jackson-panel-discussion.mp3 22:03 Family, History, Caribbean http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/barry-coward-cromwell.mp3 52:37 Cromwell, Oliver, A-level, history http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/history-of-alcohol.mp3?pod=rss Presented by Philippa Glanville, Senior Research Fellow at the V&A Museum. 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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/history-of-alcohol.mp3 59:36 Alcohol, history http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/british-soldier.mp3 56:25 http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/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 18th century Britain. Professor Maxine Berg Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:00:00 GMT http://collections.europarchive.org/tna/20080910231102/http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/podcast/inventions.mp3 48:24