In this special episode of YeOldeGuide, we delve into the fascinating history of England's forgotten settlements. Despite being a small and crowded island, some important towns have faded into obscurity or vanished entirely. Where were these missing settlements, and why did they disappear?

Join us as we welcome historian Daniel Gooch back to the studio for an insightful discussion on the Lost Cities of England. Our discussion includes:

Dunwich: Once a thriving settlement with a population of over 3000, Dunwich now has only 84 residents. Coastal erosion has dramatically reshaped this town, making it a shadow of its former self.

Old Sarum: Now an English Heritage site, Old Sarum was once a significant settlement. Discover its history and why it became virtually non-existent.

Silchester: With a current population of 921, Silchester has Roman roots and significant walls

Winchelsea: Although not entirely lost, Winchelsea never grew to the aspirations of its planners. Today it offers a great opportunity to see a planned town layout.

Join us for an enjoyable exploration of these intriguing locations. Are these settlements truly lost, or do they still hold a place in England's historical tapestry? Tune in to find out!

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Brighton – the regency city by the sea, which grew from a sleepy fishing town into a centre of Georgian leisure, initially as a spa town, but later as a centre for entertainment favoured by the Prince Regent himself. As train loads of tourists replaced royalty, Brighton grew into one of England’s largest Victorian seaside resorts.

In part 2 we discuss Arts & Culture and Urban Landscape

Following from part 1, where we learned how Brighton became a top seaside resort, we talk about its cultural influence: a place of music, film, LGBT culture and food. We then discuss the architecture of Brighton including the Royal Pavilion and piers and the regency estates.

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Brighton – the regency city by the sea, which grew from a sleepy fishing town into a centre of Georgian leisure, initially as a spa town, but later as a centre for entertainment favoured by the Prince Regent himself. As train loads of tourists replaced royalty, Brighton grew into one of England’s largest Victorian seaside resorts.

In part 1 we discuss Politics and War, and Science and Industry.

In this episode we explore the royal connections, and the sometimes dubious medicinal industry that attracted visitors in the 18th century. Perhaps less well known, is Brighton’s connection with an earlier King and one of the greatest escapes of all time.

The second episode will cover Culture and the Urban Landscape of Brighton, and will be released in two weeks.

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From 1066 to 1500 towns and cities in England transformed beyond recognition. The Norman conquest brought stability, trade and resources and the construction of large castles and cathedrals. Towns became the economic focus of their rural hinterlands. Meanwhile, a generation of hundreds of planned towns emerged with involvement from King Edward I himself.

Medieval towns had to survive the Black Death, Fires and dramatic changes in economic fortunes.

We will discover the largest settlements in the medieval period and see how their fortunes changed.

Whilst cathedrals, castles, guildhalls and town walls would dominate architecturally, ordinary citizens lived in filth and squalor with limited sanitation and constant risk to health. This was however a period in which early governance emerged and towns developed limited autonomy.

Join us on our exploration of the origins and development of English cities. If you haven’t listened already, the episode Settling in Stone: Tracing the First Steps of British Towns traces the very beginning of settlement in Great Britain.

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After a brief historical overview our podcast explores the city in four categories:

Politics & War: the royal connections to the ancient cathedral including Catherine of Aragon and Mary Queen of Scots

Science & Industry: a city expanded by railway industry, brickmaking, and engines. Two pioneering female scientists.

Arts & Culture: The Peterborough Chronicle, a key national record, and insight into the evolution of the English language

Urban landscape: a new town joined onto a historic city centre home to one of the great cathedrals of England

As ever, we will give our opinions on the city and scores for historic interest.

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Join us on a historical tour of Liverpool. World famous for The Beatles and its football clubs, Liverpool has a rich and influential history and magnificent architectural heritage. Ye Olde Guide explores the history of English towns and cities in four categories: Politics & War, Arts & Culture, Science & Industry, and Urban Landscape.

In the fourth of four parts covering Liverpool we’ll explore the rich architecture of the city, including the monumental Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Liverpool has one of the largest Georgian centres in the country, a mercantile banking district and the famous three graces by the waterfront. We will discuss St Georges Hall, the two magnificent cathedrals, and the legacy of the enormous shipping industry. We will explore how housing conditions changed over the centuries.

We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on the episode. Please get in touch by visiting yeoldeguide.com or tweet us @yeoldeguide

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Join us on a historical tour of Liverpool. World famous for The Beatles and its football clubs, Liverpool has a rich and influential history and magnificent architectural heritage. Ye Olde Guide explores the history of English towns and cities in four categories: Politics & War, Arts & Culture, Science & Industry, and Urban Landscape.

In the third of four parts on Liverpool we’ll be covering the industrial history of Liverpool, including the essential role of Liverpool's docks in world trade. The wealth brought by the docks led to large infrastructure development such as the Liveprool Overhead Railway and numerous tunnels.

Don’t miss episodes one and two, which told the story of migration, the role of Liverpool in the second world war and enormous musical influence.

We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on the episode. Please get in touch by visiting yeoldeguide.com or tweet us @yeoldeguide

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Explore the fascinating history of the impact of the Olympic games on English towns and cities. The history of venues from the groundbreaking White City Stadium built for the 1908 Olympics, to the 2012 Aquatics Centre. Delve into the transformation of venues over the years, including the use of military facilities in the 1948 "Austerity Olympics" and the extensive regeneration projects for the 2012 London Games. Discover the stories behind iconic locations like Wembley Stadium, the role of private clubs, and the lasting legacies of these monumental events. Join us for an engaging journey through Olympic history, architecture, and urban development.

Ye Olde Guide is a podcast is a living history of the towns and cities of England. Find out more, and get in touch at yeoldeguide.com

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