The BackTracker History Show

By: The Backtracker
  • Summary

  • Based in the UK, this self confessed history geek takes you for a stroll down memory lane and shares stories and interesting nuggets of information that has been discovered along the way. From tales of tragedy and sadness to epic stories of human courage or creativity, there are many people in history who have made their mark, however small. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to share or leave feedback. It all helps! Keep in touch via either Twitter or Facebook by using @BackTrackerUK
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Episodes
  • Ep34: Night Of Terror
    Nov 9 2020

    Disaster, swift and tragic fell on the sand dredger Redvers Butler, off Weston-Super-Mare in the early hours of 15th October 1932 when four crew members out of seven were drowned after being adrift for six hours.

    THIS PODCAST

    This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment.

    So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.

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    CONTACT ME…

    Email: info@backtracker.co.uk

    Facebook: @BackTrackerUK

    Instagram: @backtrackeruk

    Twitter: @BackTrackerUK


    SOURCES

    https://www.coflein.gov.uk/en/site/274033/details/redvers-buller

    Western Daily Press - Monday 17 October 1932

    Western Mail - Thursday 03 November 1932

    Staffordshire Sentinel - Saturday 15 October 1932

    Gloucester Citizen - Saturday 15 October 1932

    Western Daily Press - Monday 31 October 1932

    Western Mail - Monday 17 October 1932

    https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?72207

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    20 mins
  • Ep35. Armistice Special
    Nov 11 2020

    BONUS EPISODE!

    To honour all those who served and are serving. All those who gave their lives so we can have a better future. Listen to tales from the front line in the words of the soldiers themselves and get a glimpse into what life was like.

    THIS PODCAST

    This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment.

    So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.

    Sound Effects by zapsplat.com

    CONTACT ME…

    Email: info@backtracker.co.uk

    Facebook: @BackTrackerUK

    Instagram: @backtrackeruk

    Twitter: @BackTrackerUK


    SOURCES

    Bristol Archives

    Bristol Mercury

    History Hit


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    32 mins
  • Ep36: WW1 War Hero - Harry Wood
    Nov 16 2020

    Harry Blanshard Wood was born on 21st June 1882 in Pocklington, North Yorkshire. He was the son of John Wood, an agricultural labourer and his wife, Maria Nichol.

    He grew up to become one of the most celebrated heroes of World War One, even being chosen in 1920 as one of Britain's 100 Bravest Men that formed the Guard of Honour at the burial of the Unknown Soldier in Westminster Abbey.

    List to his amazing story of how he survived the war and what happened to him afterwards.

    THIS PODCAST

    This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment.

    So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.


    Sound Effects by zapsplat.com


    CONTACT ME…

    Email: info@backtracker.co.uk

    Facebook: @BackTrackerUK

    Instagram: @backtrackeruk

    Twitter: @BackTrackerUK


    SOURCES

    http://www.vconline.org.uk/harry-b-wood-vc/4588564451

    Imperial War Museum.

    Ancestry.

    Find My Past

    National Records of Scotland.

    https://pocklingtonhistory.com/history/20thcentury/pocklingtoninww1/ww1heroes/HarryWoodVC/

    Daily Record - Monday 16 December 1918

    Newcastle Daily Chronicle - Tuesday 18 February 1919

    Western Daily Press - Saturday 16 August 1924

    Western Daily Press - Thursday 21 August 1924

    Cheltenham Chronicle - Saturday 23 August 1924

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    30 mins

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