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Back When history podcast
Our past is all around us. In Back When, our new history podcast, you'll be able to experience the Great Stink of London; make an entrance onto the Georgian dating scene; find out if you'd survive a medieval battle; and unlock the secrets of Britain's space race.
Join historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby as they take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us.
Take your pick of our latest episodes, or follow Back When on your favourite podcast app for when you're on the go.
Introducing Back When
Discover Back When, our new history podcast launching on 2 April. Get transported back to the times of castles, dance halls, Second World War bunkers and workhouses, and discover the people whose stories have shaped who we are today.
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Our partners
Back When is sponsored by CEWE, Europe's leading photo printing company. We've teamed up with them to share more stories from the thousands of photographs in our collections.
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