The Ballad of the Crocodile and the Underpass

By: Washington Heritage Partnership
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  • Summary

  • ‘The Ballad of the Crocodile and the Underpass' – Stories of Washington New Town is a podcast collaboration between Washington Heritage Partnership, We Make Culture, University of Sunderland, Baseline Shift, and Arts Centre Washington. Since April 2024, podcaster and musician Grace Stubbings, along with the Washington community podcasting group, has been gathering and sharing stories of life in Washington. Musicians Paige Temperley and David Brewis (Field Music) have worked with community members at Arts Centre Washington to transform these stories into songs. Drawing inspiration from the radio ballads of Charles Parker, Ewan MacColl, and Peggy Seeger, the podcast combines music, interviews, sounds, and archive recordings.
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Episodes
  • The Curly Wurly Bridge

    The Curly Wurly Bridge
    Nov 18 2024

    In this episode, we explore the story of the iconic Curly Wurly Bridge and its role in shaping the transformation of Fatfield. Featuring A Spanish Village, written and performed by David Brewis, this episode captures the historical and cultural significance of this beloved landmark.

    Guests:

    Washington Community Podcasting Group, Roger Morris (Fatfield Resident), Mike Laws, Linda Laws, Ged Parker (Washington Development Corporation), Washington Newtown Architects, David Robson, Ricard Robinson, Ursula Robson, Martin Stephenson, Peter McAdam, Liz Greener, April Welby.

    Music and Production

    • Produced by: Grace Stubbings & the Washington Community Podcasting Group
    • Music by: David Brewis & Paige Temperley
    • Executive Producers: Caroline Mitchell & Jude Murphy

    About the Project

    This episode was developed in collaboration with:

    • Washington Heritage Partnership
    • Sunderland City Council’s Washington Area Committee
    • Sunderland Culture at The Arts Centre Washington
    • Baseline Shift
    • We Make Culture

    Supported by:

    • The University of Sunderland
    • The National Lottery Heritage Fund

    Acknowledgments

    Special thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players for making this project possible.
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    18 mins
  • Ghosts and Witches

    Ghosts and Witches
    Nov 18 2024

    In this episode, we delve into local legends, spine-chilling ghost stories, and the haunting tales of women accused of witchcraft in Washington’s history. Featuring Lady of the Biddick House, written and performed by Paige Temperley, this episode brings the past to life with captivating stories and performances.

    Guests:

    Washington Community Podcasting Group, Roseanna Erskine, Paige Temperley, Gloria Finnigan, Jim Metcalfe, Liz Greener, Anderson.

    Music and Production

    • Produced by: Grace Stubbings & the Washington Community Podcasting Group
    • Music by: David Brewis & Paige Temperley
    • Executive Producers: Caroline Mitchell & Jude Murphy

    About the Project

    This episode was developed in collaboration with:

    • Washington Heritage Partnership
    • Sunderland City Council’s Washington Area Committee
    • Sunderland Culture at The Arts Centre Washington
    • Baseline Shift
    • We Make Culture

    Supported by:

    • The University of Sunderland
    • The National Lottery Heritage Fund

    Acknowledgments

    Special thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players for making this project possible.
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    14 mins
  • Howay Jimmy

    Howay Jimmy
    Nov 18 2024

    In this episode, we take a nostalgic journey back to 1977, when US President Jimmy Carter visited Washington Village. Howay Jimmy is a heartfelt reflection on this historic event, written and performed by Paige Temperley, with stories and insights from members of the Washington community.

    Guests:

    Washington Community Podcasting Group, Laurie Endean-Olsen, David Warden, Olive Metcalfe, Jim Metcalfe, City Swing, April Welby, Mike Laws, Barbara Fiddy, Shaun Hair.

    Music and Production

    • Produced by: Grace Stubbings & the Washington Community Podcasting Group
    • Music by: David Brewis & Paige Temperley
    • Executive Producers: Caroline Mitchell & Jude Murphy

    About the Project

    This episode was developed in collaboration with:

    • Washington Heritage Partnership
    • Sunderland City Council’s Washington Area Committee
    • Sunderland Culture at The Arts Centre Washington
    • Baseline Shift
    • We Make Culture

    Supported by:

    • The University of Sunderland
    • The National Lottery Heritage Fund

    Acknowledgments

    Special thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players for making this project possible.
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    16 mins

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