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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

NEW EPISODE: In this episode, we discover the tales of more recipients of this rare Albert Medal for courage. From acts of heroism in during World War One to civilians who thought of others before themselves. #History #Podcast #Hero #Medals #WW1 #VancouverIsland #CowichanLake

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#OnThisDay In 1924, #MalcolmCampbell set a new world land speed record of 146.16 mph (235.22 km/h) on Pendine Sands in #Wales, driving a 350-hp V12 Sunbeam. He went on to break the land speed record nine times, holding the record until 1935. #History #Motoring #Cars #Speed #Recordbreaker

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#OnThisDay 1893 #NewZealand became the first self-governing country in the world where women gained the right to vote in parliamentary elections. After years of campaigning, the Electoral Act was signed into law, making New Zealand a landmark in the history of women’s suffrage. #History #Politics

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#OnThisDay 1977 British-American band Fleetwood Mac's eleventh studio album "Rumours" is #1 for the 19th consecutive week. By February 2023, Rumours had sold more than 40 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. #History #Music #FleetwoodMac

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

ON THIS DAY: #EricClapton scored a US No.1 with his version of the #BobMarley song I Shot the Sheriff which was first released in 1973 on The Wailers' album Burnin'. Clapton's version was included on his 1974 album 461 Ocean Boulevard. #Music #History #OTD

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Bronchial chest infection. Haven’t been able to move all day. My croaky voice doesn’t sound good so there won’t be a new episode next week. #podcast #illness

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Captain Richard William Leslie Wain VC was a WW1 soldier whose extraordinary bravery under fire earned him the Victoria Cross. But behind the medal lies a remarkable story of courage, sacrifice and determination. #WW1 #LestWeForget #VictoriaCross #History #Podcast #France #GreatWar #Maricourt

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#OnThisDay 1997 Creation Records releases Be Here Now, the third studio album by Oasis. It becomes the fastest-selling album in UK history and the best-selling album of the year. It also topped the album charts in 15 countries and has been certified 7× Platinum in the UK.. #Music #History #Oasis

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

NEW EPISODE: Dr. James Pownall's story is one of Victorian Britain's most remarkable mental health cases. A respected surgeon, asylum owner and former mayor of Calne, he suffered recurring bouts of severe mental illness that transformed his personality. #History #Podcast #Mentalhealth #Victorian

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

#OnThisDay 1939, The Wizard of Oz premieres at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in #Hollywood. Celebrated for its Technicolor, memorable characters and unforgettable music, it became a critical success. It is also one of the few films on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. #History #Movies #LosAngeles

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

#OnThisDay 1945 V-J Day marks Japan’s unconditional surrender to the Allies, bringing the #WW2 to an end. In #NewYork, the moment was famously captured in Alfred Eisenstaedt’s photograph of a US Navy sailor kissing a stranger in Times Square as celebrations erupted. #History #VJDay #Photography

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Dr James Pownall was a respected Wiltshire surgeon, asylum owner and former mayor of Calne, but he found himself in a situation that would take all that away. His tragic story also exposes bitter disputes between doctors and officials. #Podcast #History #Mentalhealth #Victorian #Asylum

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Euronews @euronews.com · 09/08/2026

A Roman-era shipwreck has been found off Mazara del Vallo, along with hundreds of amphorae on the seabed. Culture Minister Giuli has hailed the discovery as "extraordinary".

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Roman shipwreck with hundreds of amphorae found off Sicily

A Roman-era shipwreck has been found off Mazara del Vallo, along with hundreds of amphorae on the seabed. Culture Minister Giuli has hailed the discovery as "extraordinary".

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Went there in 2023 and it's a great place to visit. Yes, they do have a focus on #TheBeatles, but there's so much more. I particularly loved the architecture of the place and the live music played in various pubs along the way. #Liverpool #Maritime #History #Holiday www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock's turbulent 180-year history

Now a hub of restaurants, museums and culture, Royal Albert Dock was once a key hub of world trade.

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Prague Castle (the largest ancient castle in the world) is full of heraldic displays, especially in the New Land Rolls Room, decorated with coats of arms of Bohemian nobles, territories and officials from the 16th to the 18th. #Prague #History #Europe #Castle #FrescoFriday #Bohemia #Czechia

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Hidden away in Barn Wood in Stoke Park, we stumbled across this forgotten Grade II listed #monument during a dog walk. Research revealed it was built between 1746-1763 as a #memorial to the 4th Duke of Beaufort. The Latin inscription translates as "Worth of Brotherly Love" #History #Bristol #Walks

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

When the weather reveals old secrets. I'm not saying I'm enjoying this heatwave. The novelty has definitely worn off but it is interesting what is being discovered by it. #History #News #Climatechange #Weather #Summer www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t... www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2642622...

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The Danube River Has Fallen to Record-Low Water Levels, Revealing Nazi Warships, Bombs and Woolly Mammoth Bones In Its Channel

Residents and researchers are finding historic and prehistoric relics of the past as Europe's second-longest river dries

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Rosa was a pioneering police officer who joined #Gloucestershire Constabulary in 1927 because she could ride a motorbike. At Staple Hill, she investigated high-profile cases and helped break barriers for women in policing. #History #Podcast #Crime #Police #Bristol #Trailblazer #Legend

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GreyBruceInfo- Part Owner of Canada 🇨🇦 @brucegreyinfo.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Archaeologists excavating on Triquet Island—a remote island off the coast of British Columbia, Canada—uncovered a settlement dated to 13,600–14,086 years ago.

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onion person @junlper.beer · 15/11/2024

this is beyond amazing news

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I've been waiting for this. I took SO many photos of doors in #Prague , I've probably got enough for the rest of the year! This one is the main door of the #baroque Cathedral of St Clement, built between 1711 & 1715. It's gorgeous inside #Religion #History #Travel #AdoorableThursday #DoorwayThursday

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Prof Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

PERSON OF THE DAY. 30 July 1958. Singer-songwriter Kate Bush was born in Bexleyheath, Kent. She was 1st woman to have a self-composed UK No 1 hit with Wuthering Heights. Bush was born on the 140th anniversary of the birth of the author who inspired her song, Emily Brontë.

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

#OTD 1969, police in Moscow reported that thousands of public telephone boxes had been vandalised after a youth magazine published instructions showing how to use phone parts to turn acoustic guitars into electric ones. #Music #History #Guitar #Russia

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

In the summer of 1786, thousands gathered outside Newgate Prison to witness the execution of Phoebe Harris, one of the year's biggest stories. Her case exposed the harsh realities of justice in Georgian Britain. #History #Truecrime #Podcast #London #Treason player.captivate.fm/episode/edac...

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Jersey Archive received more than 260,000 digital files in 2025, up from 13,000 the previous year, while volunteers contributed more than 3,370 hours to preservation, indexing & scanning projects, Jersey Heritage said. #History #Archives #Genealogy #Jersey www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Digital archive records rise by 1,900% in Jersey

More than 260,000 digital files were given to Jersey Archive to preserve in 2025.

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

During our recent trip to #Prague, we went on the Casements tour in #Vyšehrad a fortified castle with hidden passages, statues from Charles Bridge & remains of a medieval basilica. One of the tunnels was apparently used by Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. #History #TunnelTuesday

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

If you're in #Prague, don't miss the Cold War Museum under Hotel Jalta, a former #Communist fallout shelter used by the secret police to spy on Western guests. Our guide, Martin, brought the history to life in a really easy to understand way #History #ColdWar #Czechia #Europe #Travel

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

The Winged Lion Memorial in Prague honours the more than 2,500 #Czech and #Slovak pilots who served with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Located in Klárov Park, it stands as a tribute to their courage and sacrifice. #SculptureSaturday #SaturdayStatue #Prague #WW2 #RAF #History

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Slavín is a monumental tomb in Prague's Vyšehrad Cemetery, finished in 1893. Designed by architect Antonín Wiehland, it's the final resting place for distinguished Czech figures & holds 57 people. Most recent is dancer Vlastimil Harapes, buried in 2026. #Prague #Cemetery #History #Europe #Art

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Coming to the end of our trip to #Prague. Wonderful place and well worth a visit. The creativity in #Architecture alone is worth it. The food is Devine and last night we were treated to a classical concert during dinner. Expect more photos soon. #Holiday #Travel #Europe #Artdeco #Czechia #Summer2026

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

In 1939, Ilse Camis was among a group of girls given refuge from the #Holocaust by a #Jewish community in the north-east of England. Nearly nine decades on, her relatives have travelled 4,000 miles to pay homage to the strangers who gave her sanctuary. #WW2 #History www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Kansas family trace grandmother's Holocaust escape to England

Ilse Camis is among a group of girls given refuge from the Holocaust in north-east England.

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

In Part Two of our tale of the Sinking of the S.S. Stella, we explore the human stories behind the tragedy, from the bravery of stewardess Mary Rogers, who gave her life helping others, to the survivors whose lives were changed forever. #History #Podcast #Maritime #ChannelIslands #Guernsey #Opera

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

#OTD 1984: The only tour to feature all six Jackson brothers, The Victory Tour began at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. It was also Michael's final tour with the group. 2.5 million fans saw it & it grossed over $75 million. Michael donated $5 million of his earnings to charity. #History #Music

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Jeff Youngblood @jeffyoungblood.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

It was July 1976 when Tina Turner had had enough fights and beatings with Ike to leave him permanently. It was her Independence Day...

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Often described as the “Titanic of the Channel Islands”, the cross-Channel steamer Stella was travelling at full speed through dense fog when it struck the Casquets reef, resulting in significant loss of life. #Podcast #History #Maritime #ChannelIslands #Guernsey #Southampton

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Paul @atticusfinch-105.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

26 June 1917 2nd Lt Edward Neville Bewley 2/6 Bn Sherwood Foresters was killed in action and was buried in Metz-en-Couture Communal Cemetery. Edward is also remembered at @caiuscollege.bsky.social #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters

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Paul @atticusfinch-105.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

26 June 1918 CSM George Tetlow (6200) 3 Bn King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) died and was buried in Stockport Cemetery. George is also remembered inside the Stockport War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The world's first widely used typeface was Textura, also known as Blackletter, developed around 1450. Based on the formal handwriting of medieval scribes & used by Johannes Gutenberg to print the famous Gutenberg Bible, marking the beginning of the printing revolution. #FontsOnFriday #History #Print

Johannes Gutenberg was a German craftsman and inventor from Mainz who revolutionised printing in the mid-15th century by developing a practical system of movable type. His greatest achievement was printing the Gutenberg Bible, a breakthrough that transformed the spread of knowledge and ideas across Europe. He died in Mainz in 1468.

Johannes Gutenberg 42-line Bible became the first book printed in Europe using movable type technology.

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Record-Breaking Heat: The UK reached a record 40.3°C at Coningsby on 19 July 2022. With the human body designed to operate at around 37°C, temperatures approaching 40°C can lead to dangerous heat stress and heatstroke. #Staysafe #Heatwave #Summer #Health www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Discover one of London’s most remarkable hidden gems. In this new episode, we explore Postman’s Park & its extraordinary Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, a tribute to ordinary people who gave their lives saving others. #History #Podcast #London #Heroes #MemorialMonday #MonumentMonday #Victorian

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

#Onthisday In 1819, HMS Kite chased the steamship SS Savannah for three hours off #Ireland, believing she was on fire. After firing warning shots and boarding her, the crew discovered the "fire" was simply smoke from her steam engine. New technology at the time #Maritime #History #Ships #RoyalNavy

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

One of Victorian Bristol’s most shocking crimes. Discover the tragic story of Alice Hole, a murder that gripped the city, fuelled rumours, and dominated newspaper headlines. But behind it all, there was a tragic tale of heartbreak. #History #Podcast #Truecrime #Bristol

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

This stunning stained glass window is part of the #Inverness Castle Experience. The 'Rose Window', originally created in 1867 for a Methodist church on Inglis Street. Removed in the 1980s during road widening works for the construction of the Eastgate Centre. #StainedGlassSunday #Scotland #History

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

These are not just names. These men had lives and loved ones and deserve to be remembered for their sacrifice When you look deeper into these stories, you realise just how young many of them were. #Lestweforget #WW2 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Plaque unveiled to honour 14 airmen killed in 1943

Relatives of the men gathered for a service close to the crash site near Pocklington.

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I was honoured to be involved with the #SteepHolm island 50th Anniversary celebration event yesterday in #Kewstoke just outside of Weston-Super-Mare. Loads of info about this little island in the #BristolChannel & members of the founder, Kenneth Allsop were there too. #History #Islands #England

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The Backtracker History Show @backtrackeruk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

NEW EPISODE: Before modern roads and pavements, city streets were often clogged with mud, waste, and grime from horse-drawn traffic. Out of these conditions emerged one of Victorian Britain’s most overlooked occupations: the crossing sweeper. #Podcast #History #Bristol #London #Poverty #SocialReform

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