Consistently Eccentric History

By: Joe Heathcote
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  • The British Isles have thousands of years of history, so it's weird that all most people were taught at school was World War Two, how many wives Henry VIII had and that the Battle of Hastings took place in 1066 (always worth a try if you are trying to guess someones pin number).


    If you've always wanted to learn about all the bits between these events, but only if it can be done in a random and eclectic manner why not try Consistently Eccentric History? A podcast where each week you can listen in while I tell one of my friends a story about a lesser known person or event in British history, the weirder and less believable the better. With an archive of over 150 episodes you will never again be short a weird historical fact when trying to impress others.


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Episodes
  • More maybe-battles in England (Last Battle Part 2) - Everybody hates the Stuarts

    More maybe-battles in England (Last Battle Part 2) - Everybody hates the Stuarts
    Sep 15 2024

    This week we conclude our search for the last battle on English soil with a trio of conflicts that all centre around the Stuart Dynasty, specifically James II. With Urban warfare, Irish Panic and artful men from Somerset all making an appearance it is also an unintentional summary of the downfall of the house of Stuart...


    ...Which we cover in reverse order to ensure that you are paying attention. And by the end we do promise that we will confirm which fight was in fact the last battle to ever be fought on English soil (to this point at least).


    Guest Host: Ollie Green


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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • BONUS Minisode: The Marmite incident - (or) What we get up to before hitting the record button

    BONUS Minisode: The Marmite incident - (or) What we get up to before hitting the record button
    Sep 15 2024

    Prior to recording the second part of our 'Last Battle on English Soil' episodes, Ollie announced that he would only take part on one condition...


    ....that Joe try Marmite again.


    It turned out that Ollie was deadly serious, so in order to ensure that the episode would be released on time Joe gave in to the demand. This allowed an opportunity to discuss the historical significance of Marmite (amazingly it turns out to have been quite important during the 20th century) and to chat about various other foods, before the conversation deteriorated into the tangental randomness that dominates all the conversations within the team when a script is not involved.


    So if you want a bit of an insight into how we warm up for recording, or if you just want another opportunity to hear our lovely voices please enjoy...


    .... and sorry for the swearing.


    Diva of a Co-host making demands: Ollie Green


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    29 mins
  • The last battle on English soil (Last Battle Part 1) - (or) if a plane falls in the marsh, does it make a sound?

    The last battle on English soil (Last Battle Part 1) - (or) if a plane falls in the marsh, does it make a sound?
    Sep 8 2024

    This week we are beginning a search for the last battle to be fought in England which, due to some disagreement about what actually constitutes a battle, could be one of at least six separate events which span the course of four separate centuries.


    In this first episode we are covering an accidental WWII mini-invasion, a mental health crisis that went way too far, and the many ramblings of Bonnie Prince Charlie. But were any of these actually battles? Tune in to find out if we will even need a part two!


    Guest Host: Ollie Green


    *Disclaimer - the host's views on Marmite are their own and should not be considered representative of Consistently Eccentric History.


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    1 hr and 15 mins

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