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Join historian Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and the experts at Findmypast as they visit a range of locations cared for by the National Trust, to uncover the stories that took place there. Each episode will explore the family tree of a guest whose ancestors played a key role in the history of the property.

If you’ve ever wondered about your own family history, enjoy thinking about some of the mysteries lost to time, or are fascinated by historical records, why not Step into the Past with us. ]]>
Join historian Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and the experts at Findmypast as they visit a range of locations cared for by the National Trust, to uncover the stories that took place there. Each episode will explore the family tree of a guest whose ancestors played a key role in the history of the property.

If you’ve ever wondered about your own family history, enjoy thinking about some of the mysteries lost to time, or are fascinated by historical records, why not Step into the Past with us. ]]> no
In this episode, we’ll be exploring a family that has the rich soil of the Wiltshire countryside running through its veins. Today’s guest and her family are an amazing example of the lives led by farm workers in a ‘closed’ agricultural community, passing down farming skills and a worker’s cottage uninterrupted for almost 200 years.


What if you could follow in the footsteps of your ancestors and reveal the hidden tales behind some of the UK’s fascinating historical locations?

Join historian Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and the experts at Findmypast as they visit a range of locations cared for by the National Trust, to uncover the stories that took place there. Each episode will explore the family tree of a guest whose ancestors played a key role in the history of the property.

If you’ve ever wondered about your own family history, enjoy thinking about some of the mysteries lost to time, or are fascinated by historical records, why not Step into the Past with us. ]]> full
In this episode, we’ll be exploring a family that has the rich soil of the Wiltshire countryside running through its veins. Today’s guest and her family are an amazing example of the lives led by farm workers in a ‘closed’ agricultural community, passing down farming skills and a worker’s cottage uninterrupted for almost 200 years.


What if you could follow in the footsteps of your ancestors and reveal the hidden tales behind some of the UK’s fascinating historical locations?

Join historian Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and the experts at Findmypast as they visit a range of locations cared for by the National Trust, to uncover the stories that took place there. Each episode will explore the family tree of a guest whose ancestors played a key role in the history of the property.

If you’ve ever wondered about your own family history, enjoy thinking about some of the mysteries lost to time, or are fascinated by historical records, why not Step into the Past with us. ]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/FMP_Avebury_AUDIO_V2-1727106462563148047-Mzk2OTEtNTIwNjI2NDE=.mp3 00:36:09 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000 no
Where will your past take you? Discover your own story for free on Findmypast at www.findmypast.co.uk

With huge thanks to the National Trust for all their help with this episode.

What if you could follow in the footsteps of your ancestors and reveal the hidden tales behind some of the UK’s fascinating historical locations?

Join historian Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and the experts at Findmypast as they visit a range of locations cared for by the National Trust, to uncover the stories that took place there. Each episode will explore the family tree of a guest whose ancestors played a key role in the history of the property.

If you’ve ever wondered about your own family history, enjoy thinking about some of the mysteries lost to time, or are fascinated by historical records, why not Step into the Past with us. ]]> full
Where will your past take you? Discover your own story for free on Findmypast at www.findmypast.co.uk

With huge thanks to the National Trust for all their help with this episode.

What if you could follow in the footsteps of your ancestors and reveal the hidden tales behind some of the UK’s fascinating historical locations?

Join historian Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and the experts at Findmypast as they visit a range of locations cared for by the National Trust, to uncover the stories that took place there. Each episode will explore the family tree of a guest whose ancestors played a key role in the history of the property.

If you’ve ever wondered about your own family history, enjoy thinking about some of the mysteries lost to time, or are fascinated by historical records, why not Step into the Past with us. ]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/FMP_Back_to_Backs_AUDIO_v3-1726501145153870869-Mzk2NjEtNjAwMTQ3Nzg=.mp3 00:41:40 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 no Baptist congregation.

Calke Abbey has undergone many transformations in its long history, moving from religious priory to sprawling stately home, and forming the core of the community in all its guises for hundreds of years.

Sandy discovers that her family were skilled workers and faithful retainers, who honed their crafts over generations and were rewarded for their expertise and dedication
by their wealthy patrons. Over 200 years, members of the family were embedded in the fabric of this community, enjoying the employment opportunities and patronage offered by Calke Abbey. Sandy also learns of their non-conformist beliefs, at a time when Baptism
was on the rise among skilled working classes, and how this threatened the established order.

Where will your past take you? Discover your own story for free on Findmypast at www.findmypast.co.uk

With huge thanks to Karen Kreft at
ticknalllife.co.uk, and Julie Griffith and Alanna Rasen of the National Trust for all their help with this episode.

Music: March For The Derbyshire Cavalry Regiment by J. Haydn

(All efforts have been made to establish copyright for this recording. Please get in touch if you believe that you are the owner).

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Calke Abbey has undergone many transformations in its long history, moving from religious priory to sprawling stately home, and forming the core of the community in all its guises for hundreds of years.

Sandy discovers that her family were skilled workers and faithful retainers, who honed their crafts over generations and were rewarded for their expertise and dedication
by their wealthy patrons. Over 200 years, members of the family were embedded in the fabric of this community, enjoying the employment opportunities and patronage offered by Calke Abbey. Sandy also learns of their non-conformist beliefs, at a time when Baptism
was on the rise among skilled working classes, and how this threatened the established order.

Where will your past take you? Discover your own story for free on Findmypast at www.findmypast.co.uk

With huge thanks to Karen Kreft at
ticknalllife.co.uk, and Julie Griffith and Alanna Rasen of the National Trust for all their help with this episode.

Music: March For The Derbyshire Cavalry Regiment by J. Haydn

(All efforts have been made to establish copyright for this recording. Please get in touch if you believe that you are the owner).

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What if you could follow in the footsteps of your ancestors and reveal the hidden tales behind some of the UK’s fascinating historical locations?

Join historian Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and the experts at Findmypast as they visit a range of locations cared for by the National Trust, to uncover the stories that took place there. Each episode will explore the family tree of a guest whose ancestors played a key role in the history of the property.

If you’ve ever wondered about your own family history, enjoy thinking about some of the mysteries lost to time, or are fascinated by historical records, why not Step into the Past with us. ]]> full

What if you could follow in the footsteps of your ancestors and reveal the hidden tales behind some of the UK’s fascinating historical locations?

Join historian Professor Suzannah Lipscomb and the experts at Findmypast as they visit a range of locations cared for by the National Trust, to uncover the stories that took place there. Each episode will explore the family tree of a guest whose ancestors played a key role in the history of the property.

If you’ve ever wondered about your own family history, enjoy thinking about some of the mysteries lost to time, or are fascinated by historical records, why not Step into the Past with us. ]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/findmypast_wordsworthv3-1694180606954991557-MzczMzEtNTc3NDMxMzU=.mp3 00:40:06 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 03:00:00 +0000 no
Suzannah and David amble around Quarry Bank's vast estate and immerse themselves in the sights and sounds his ancestors experienced. Stopping by key places along the way, including the cottage his 5 x great-grandparents lived in, David learns more about his family's remarkable past.

By telling David's story, we're telling thousands of connected British family stories. Stories that echo through time and affect how we view the world around us today. ]]> full
Suzannah and David amble around Quarry Bank's vast estate and immerse themselves in the sights and sounds his ancestors experienced. Stopping by key places along the way, including the cottage his 5 x great-grandparents lived in, David learns more about his family's remarkable past.

By telling David's story, we're telling thousands of connected British family stories. Stories that echo through time and affect how we view the world around us today. ]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/FMP_-_Episode_2_FINAL-1693427632272304405-MzcyNjUtNDk4Njk1MDQ=.mp3 00:34:38 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000 no
How will Suzannah feel when we reveal her mother's adoption papers could be hiding a secret? ]]> full
How will Suzannah feel when we reveal her mother's adoption papers could be hiding a secret? ]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/FMP_-_Episode_1_FINALVERSION-1693427547246745699-MzcyNTktNTU3NjE0MDg=.mp3 00:38:44 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 03:00:00 +0000 no
Throughout this series we’ll be uncovering the family tree of a different guest each week, and we’ll be visiting a central location in the lives of their ancestors - a location cared for by the National Trust. What secrets can these locations reveal about the lives of people who lived or worked there through the generations?

Hosted by historian, author and TV presenter Professor Suzannah Lipscomb we'll be uncovering the mysteries behind family history and how these can be pieced together using historical records, which we’ll be doing plenty of throughout this series. ]]> trailer
Throughout this series we’ll be uncovering the family tree of a different guest each week, and we’ll be visiting a central location in the lives of their ancestors - a location cared for by the National Trust. What secrets can these locations reveal about the lives of people who lived or worked there through the generations?

Hosted by historian, author and TV presenter Professor Suzannah Lipscomb we'll be uncovering the mysteries behind family history and how these can be pieced together using historical records, which we’ll be doing plenty of throughout this series. ]]> http://audio.thisisdistorted.com/repository/audio/episodes/FMP_-_TrailerV1-1692970403597908711-MzcyNDgtMjE2MjgxNQ==.mp3 00:01:31 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000 no