News of the Times Short #38 | 1849 The Story of: Revenge of The Holly A funny story in its day involving the tit for tat between a couple over the holiday season that gets a bit out of hand and ends up in front of the courts. Guess what she does with the pudding. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com Love stories? Our sister channel, Simply Stor...
Dec 24, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #85 | 1830 The Story of: The Poisonous Dinner What happens if one cooks a stew in a pot that had been used a few days before to boil arsenic to kill vermin? This story details the effects. Not recommended at home. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com Love stories? Our sister channel, Simply Stories: https://www.youtube.c...
Dec 23, 2022•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #84 | 1779 The Story of: A Caution to Wearers of East India Handkerchiefs This story is a reminder that some things never change. In essence, in time for holiday shopping, British goods are being seen to be undercut by goods through The East India Company. The governement response is to ban anyone from buying or selling products not made in England. To our American friends - this is not much different to the restrictions of what goods could be bought from whom in The Amer...
Dec 22, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #83 | 1888 The Story of: A Purse Unaccounted For A poor woman on the tram is targeted by a gang who rob her of the majority of her posessions. One can picture this still taking place today. We included this story in time for the Christmas shopping spree where theft and scams can abound. This story recounts the story of how the person is caught. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtu...
Dec 21, 2022•3 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #82 | 1890 The Story of: Cork Cutting and Railway Strikes What says Christmas more than cork cutting for bubbly and train strikes? At least if you live in the UK. 😜 Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com Love stories? Our sister channel, Simply Stories: https://www.youtube.com/@simplystories If you like this, here are lin...
Dec 20, 2022•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast THE TIME: 1740 to 1782 and 1888 to 1890 This special includes stories from newspaper archives either happening near the Christmas season or featuring a Christmas related story. As always, the News of the Times Team strive to focus on the everyday person rather than the many royal balls of the season. Some of the highlights in this edition of news items between 1740 to 1782 and 1888 to 1890 include : Various gifts of food to the poor, The Love Powder leading to Death, Useful Christmas presents fo...
Dec 20, 2022•29 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #81 | 1888 The Story of: Christmas at the Morgue Yes indeed. One intrepid reporter's Christmas Day at the morgue, for fun, (a weird Victorian past time that we currently are working on for the new year), as he hangs out with his mate, the Coronor. You will never believe who he finds on a slab there. Don't tell the children. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@new...
Dec 19, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #80 | 1888 The Story of: Christmas Dinner to the East End Poor A lovely story of a great feast put on for several hundred in some of the poorest areas of London during Victorian times. Sometimes you have to break up the brutality with a story that inspires. Especially in the Christmas season. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@g...
Dec 18, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #79 | 1888 The Story of: Bizarre Suicide of a Youth We included this story as it reflects the everyday life of those less fortunate in Victorian times with the strange suicide of a youth at Christmas Time. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com Love stories? Our sister channel, Simply Stories: https://www.youtube.com/@simp...
Dec 17, 2022•2 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #78 | 1772 The Story of: King's Request Relief of the Distressed King George lll express wish for those who have to help the poor and a rather damning article on how the rich are not supporting the poor as expected, especially during the holiday season. This can also be interpreted as a reprimand towards his son, the notorious libertine and outrageous spendthrift, the future King George lV. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrim...
Dec 16, 2022•3 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #21 | 1920 The Story of: Australian Land for British Ex-Serviceman Possibly forgotten in our day; there was quite a drive from Australia to encourage British labourers, women in service and ex Servicemen to emigrate to Australia with very favourable conditions on offer including large plots of land and loans on good terms. Interesting this was not so long ago in terms of historical time spans. Contrast with some 100 years on and the question of immigration. Hosted by Robi...
Dec 15, 2022•2 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #47 | 1840 Burnt By Crinoline This was a normal occurence for women with the large and cumbersome dresses that were the requirement. So, in essence, the dresses of the day were a fire hazard to women! A popular fabric used at the time was crinoline - often made out of a combination of horse hair and linen. This story is an example of this common coccurence of its day. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes Yo...
Dec 14, 2022•1 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #77 | 1738 The Story of: The Capture and Execution of Dick Turpin For those unfamiliar, Richard "Dick" Turpin was an infamous highwayman of his time. His arrest, under the alias John Palmer, is a story for another time. This story recounts his execution, his protestations, and finally his admittance of guilt as he swings. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newso...
Dec 13, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Time:1738 to 1740 Headline stories and events that give a flavour of 1738 to 1740 You can find the complete podcast from this time period in our Series 1 / Episode21. Individual stories from this time period can be found in our Series 2. All of our stories come from historical news archives. Series 1: In depth review of historical times uploaded Tuesdays Series 2: Short historical news stories of everyday people uploaded daily Series 3: Headline from history to give a flavour of the times up...
Dec 13, 2022•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast THE TIME: 1738 TO 1740 Some of the highlights in this edition covering news items between 1738 to 1740 include: Famous Highwayman, Dick Turpin, The Great Frost and its Impact on Ireland, The Unparalleled Villainy of their Boy, Murder of a Suspected Witch, Whipped Soldier Suicide Attempt Thwarted, And so much more! Hosted by Robin Coles Produced by Wendy Scotchmer Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-Library, from Unsplash Stock Music kindly provided by George Pauley, from Pond5 Support the show ...
Dec 13, 2022•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #63 | 1896 The Story of: The Evils of Child Insurance We went back and forth on the title of this rather unbelievable story. In essence without giving too much away: poverty, rent due, unwanted children. It was a very famous case in its day. and a reall success for the then newly formed NSPCC (The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https...
Dec 12, 2022•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #48 | 1859 This was a very big story in its day and was generally referred to as "The Great Stink". This is quite a sarcastic article on what was known as "The Great Stink" of the Thames. How can The British claim to Rule the Seas if they cannot rule their own rivers? Very funny. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespo...
Dec 11, 2022•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #70 | 1895 What was hot and what was not in 1895 England? The tips and gossip of 1895 required to know in society. Hosted by Robin Coles #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com Love stories? Our sister channel, Simply Stories: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW5hJQvMgjLFXg_XKDFDBmg If you like this, here are links to some other recommended video...
Dec 10, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #37 | 1849 Wooed, used, then discarded. A stain on a women's reputation could have a catastrophic effect in so many ways including where a single woman would be allowed to live and any kind of employment opportunities. This story recounts one woman's revenge in 1849. Quite a fun story this. Hosted by Robin Coles #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespo...
Dec 09, 2022•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast News of the Times Short #44 | 1819 Disturbances at an Inn are not that unusual. We chose this story because it shows how the law could run and how justice worked at that time. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com Love stories? Our sister channel, Simply Stories: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW5hJQvMgjLFXg_XKDFDBmg If you like this, here are...
Dec 08, 2022•2 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast 
