Speaking with Shadows Returns on Tuesday 29th March

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 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 .

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Speaking with Shadows Returns on Tuesday 29th March is an episode from Speaking with Shadows by Neil Cowling.

This episode is 2:30 long.

This episode was published on Mar 22, 2022.

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