Podcasting is so much fun that I have been rather breeding them, so here is a brief guide. You may select the series you want from the drop down, or see them all after this message.

Members: There are over 22 hours of Shedcasts. They cover all sorts of things usually in English history which fire my enthusiasm. There are topics like Nationalism and its growth in medieval England; lots of biographies, some historiography, and then from time to time we have something a bit less worthy; such as how Henry VIII started a fashion for beards.
Then there’s The History of Scotland 18 hours of listening so far, the history of Scotland from the dawn of time to 1900. And then Britain and the Sea, an occasional series which add depth and stories to accompany the History of England podcast. And of course new episodes join all the series all the time!

Free podcasts: There is the History of England of course. But why not also try History in Technicolor where Wolf and I talk about history films, or the Things that made England – where Roifield and I talk about the cultural and historical habits and history that male England as she is.

Sh 36b King in Parliament - Members Only

The 14th to 16th centuries saw the increasingly professionalism of Common law, and the embedding of parliament at the centre of government. Jurists claimed that the people were sovereign, thoughRead More

Sh 36a British Constitution and Law The Early Middle Ages - Members Only

We discuss what a Constitution is; and then go in search of one and the development of justice in English Medieval history, from the Anglo Saxons to Edward IIRead More

MB Omnibus 5 EPs 13-15 - Members Only

Throughout the reign of Richard III, Margaret sought for ways to unseat the usurper who had acquired the throne of her ancestors and the King in Edward IV withRead More

Margaret 15 Gamble - Members Only

The big one – Henry Tudor risks all at Bosworth Field, while Margaret is forced to watch from the sidelines

Margaret 14 Rebel - Members Only

In 1483, someone turned Buckingham’s pretty head, and got him thinking about an even brighter future. Margaret Beaufort and Elizabeth Woodville saw that brighter future too.

Margaret 13 Murderer - Members Only

In 1483 Margaret had to decide whether to play with Richard, or try to destroy him. Especially after the Princes were locked in the Tower…what was she to do aboutRead More

Sh 35 Katherine Swynford with Caitlin Chapman - Members Only

Katherine Swynford’s life was full of drama. From a relatively lowly background, she became mistress to John of Gaunt, son of Edward III. Through her, descended the Tudor dynasty.Read More

Margaret 12 Usurpation - Members Only

The death of Edward IV came as a bit of a shock to England – and to Margaret and her attempts to rehabilitate Henry. But surely, with 2 sons andRead More

Margaret Omnibus 4 EPs 10-12 - Members Only

Through the most turbulent times in English politics, Margaret’s hopes fell, rose and fell again until in 1483 her son’s fortunes seemed dangerously threatened by one of the mostRead More

Margaret 11 Stanley - Members Only

While Jasper and Henry fled to Brittany, Margaret needed to find herself a husband of suitable status, but also well connected enough to help her protect her son andRead More

Margaret 10 Thirsty for Human Blood - Members Only

In 1471 Edward of York’s struggle for the throne of England would come to a conclusion, win or lose. His opponents were powerful – the Kingmaker, Margaret of Anjou, JasperRead More

Sh 34 John Clare – the Peasant Poet - Members Only

John Clare was for a while a sensation – a poet who gives us access to nature, and also the lives of England’s villagers and society in a time ofRead More

Margaret Omnibus 3 EPs 7-9 - Members Only

Margaret and Henry Stafford made a home at Woking Palace during a time of changing lifestyles which prompted changes to the great houses. Despite a seemingly happy life, the vicissitudesRead More

Margaret 9 Readeption - Members Only

Warwick the Kingmaker supreme

Margaret 8 The Life Domestic - Members Only

Margaret seems to have fallen on her feet and her marriage from 1458-1471, as far as we can tell, would seem to have been happy and fulfilled, working together onRead More

Margaret 7 The Great House - Members Only

The image is of the Great Hall at Haddon Hall. Note the wooden screen in front of the 3 arches, which in rutn lay before the Buttery and Pantry, andRead More

MB Omnibus 2 EPs 4-6 - Members Only

In an extraordinarily dramatic few years, the painfully young Margaret goes through the events that will shape her life – two marriages and a child.

Margaret 6 After Towton - Members Only

Margaret’s marriage to Henry Stafford appears to have started as it would go on – reasonably happily as far as we can tell. But the political chaos of theRead More

Margaret 5 Widow’s Weeds - Members Only

Though protected by the walls of Pembroke Castle, the death of Margaret’s husband left her vulnerable – something of a catch on the marriage market. Margaret, probably on the advice andRead More

Margaret 4 A Short Marriage - Members Only

Against a background of increasing political turmoil and military violence, Margaret turned 12 and was married in 1455. Despite her tender age, she was soon pregnant as she and EdmundRead More

Sh 33 Thomas Gresham - Members Only

Written up as a sort of national patriotic hero by the Victorians, Thomas Gresham was in fact as hard as nails, a deal maker, a money man, a controller. ButRead More

Margaret Omnibus 1 EPs 1-3 - Members Only

Margaret's reputation, lineage and childhood

Margaret 3 A Short Childhood - Members Only

Margaret's childhood was short, but seemingly happy

Margaret 2 Family - Members Only

Margaret's family history would shape her life

Margaret 1: Margaret through Time - Members Only

Margaret Beaufort through the eyes of historians

Marshal 26 No Finer Knight - Members Only

Just the French and the Grim Reaper to go...

Marshal Omnibus 8 EPs 23-26 - Members Only

From zero to hero and back to zero

25 Guardian - Members Only

As John lay dying at Newark he dictated his will. It laid down that Henry III’s minority should be managed by 13 Ordainers. So how did we get fromRead More

Marshal 24 The Barons’ War - Members Only

Enough was enough. The baron’s decide now is the time to bring their wayward king to heel.

Marshal 23 Rehabilitation - Members Only

John gets his fingers burned and needs friends. This is good news for Marshal – bad news for the Briouse family

Marshal Omnibus 7 EPs 20-22 - Members Only

From Richard I to John, changing fortunes for Marshal

Marshal 22 Irish Magnate - Members Only

A life or death struggle with his king

Marshal 21 Humiliation - Members Only

In 1203 John”s actions broke the loyalty of his French barons in Normandy and Anjou. And in the new world, Marshal got a taste of what living without the king’sRead More

Marshal 20 Unfailing Pride - Members Only

A French cook means a change of master for the Marshal

Marshal Omnibus 6 EPs17-19 - Members Only

William coping with 2 liege lords - Henry II and Richard I

Marshal 19 Coeur de Lion - Members Only

The arrival of a new boss is always a tricky moment. Especially if he thinks you tried to kill him.

Marshal 18 Magnate - Members Only

With the accession of Richard, Marshal faced an uncertain future at the hands of the man who he’d bested in battle. He waited at Fontvraud to hear his fate.Read More

Marshal 17 To the Devil - Members Only

'God’s legs, Marshal, don’t kill me! It wouldn’t be right – I’m quite unarmed'

Marshal 16 Holy Land - Members Only

William and his beloved Young King come to the parting of the ways

Marshal Omnibus 5 Eps 14-16 - Members Only

William and his beloved Young King are parted - reunited - and parted again

A History of England announcement - Members Only

For those of you who also subscribe to the HoE podcast feed this may be a redundant post. I am attempting to reach all subscribers and members to keep youRead More

Marshal 15 The Fall - Members Only

Marshal was at the top of his game, feted and lauded. But success attracts the envious, and pride goes before a fall…

Marshal 14 Hubris - Members Only

William was now a big name on the tournament circuit, and it made him a tidy income. And he indulged himself in more ways than one, and gloried in hisRead More

Sh 31f LLASE Going Nuclear - Members Only

As lords intensified their demands, as pressure on land increased the search was on for more productive ways to farm the land. One impact was the introduction of open field systems andRead More

Sh 31e LLASE The Manor - Members Only

From the 9th century, the need of warfare and resulting taxation drove an ever greater bureaucracy. Meantime trade and population both grew, and towns with it. All these produced profoundRead More

Marshal Omnibus 4 EPs 11-13 - Members Only

William joined the court of the Young King, but it was not a happy place. William would be at Henry’s side throughout, and help his young master find a new role.

Marshal 13 The Circuit - Members Only

Marshal and the Young King were getting hammered. So they needed to sort that out – and still enjoy all the fun of the tournament occasion

Marshal 12 Tournament - Members Only

Henry the Young King needed a career. Maybe the answer lay in the tourney.

Marshal 11 Rebellion - Members Only

The Young King throws his toys out of the pram

Sh 32 Christine de Pisan with Caitlin Chapman - Members Only

Christine de Pizan (1364 – c. 1430) was a prolific and versatile French poet and author. Her diverse writings include numerous poems of courtly love, a biography of Charles V ofRead More