Speaking with Shadows

When you’re wandering about a historic place, what voices do you hear echoing off the walls? Are they the ones you learnt about at school – or do you wonder about the shadowy, quiet voices that may have gone unheard?

Speaking with Shadows is the podcast that listens to the people that history forgot. From castles on the south coast to Hadrian’s Wall in the far North, join presenter Josie Long as she travels across the country to seek out six stories from the hidden corners of England’s history. 

Vigilant State – York Cold War Bunker and the Royal Observer Corps
May 10, 2023 – 34:45
The Polish Special Forces Soldiers of Audley End
Apr 26, 2022 – 42:59
The Patients of Chiswick House Asylum
Apr 19, 2022 – 38:31
James Chappell, the Heroic Servant of Kirby Hall
Apr 12, 2022 – 32:29
The Workhouse at Framlingham Castle
Apr 5, 2022 – 32:32
Bolsover Castle’s Philosopher Duchess
Mar 29, 2022 – 36:08
Speaking with Shadows Returns on Tuesday 29th March
Mar 22, 2022 – 02:30
Far From Home – The People of Hadrian's Wall
Dec 17, 2019 – 27:30
Bonus Episode: Tracing the Origins of Witchcraft Beliefs
Dec 10, 2019 – 06:52
From Queen to Captive – Witchcraft, Women and Power
Dec 3, 2019 – 30:40
Bonus Episode: A Wedding March by John Brocklesby
Nov 26, 2019 – 12:21
Voices from the Walls – Richmond Castle’s Conscientious Objectors
Nov 19, 2019 – 37:24
The Medieval Massacre of the Jews of York
Nov 5, 2019 – 33:13
Bonus Episode: Voices of the Portchester Prisoners
Oct 29, 2019 – 08:10
The Caribbean Prisoners of Portchester Castle
Oct 21, 2019 – 31:50
A 1930s Pioneer – The First Female Pageant Master
Oct 7, 2019 – 31:59
Trailer
Sep 25, 2019 – 02:34