Join Chris Green - The History Chap - as he explores the stories behind British history - the great events, the forgotten stories and the downright bizarre!Chri...
Send me a messageThe almost comical story of the last invasion of mainland Britain in 1797. Other podcast that you might enjoy:Battle of TrafalgarThe Barbary Pirates & England's White SlavesSupport My Show:Become a PatronBuy Me aCoffeeSupport the show
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🔒 174. British History in this Week: 10th March (Recording of live Show)
Subscriber-only episodeSend me a messageThis is a recording of the weekly live show for Patrons that is broadcast on YouTube.It is more informal and slightly more spontaneous than my usual episodes.
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173: The Forgotten Hero of Isandlwana: The Story of Samuel Wassall VC
Send me a messageAmid the chaos of the British defeat at Isandlwana on January 22, 1879, 22-year-old Private Samuel Wassall of the 80th Regiment displayed extraordinary bravery. As the Zulu warriors overran the British camp, Wassall, already escaping on horseback, spotted a fellow soldier struggling in the raging Buffalo River, desperately trying to flee the massacre. Without hesitation, Wassall turned back, dismounted under enemy fire, and pulled his comrade from the torrent, placing him on his horse before swimming to safety himself. For his selfless act of courage, he was awarded the Victoria Cross, the only recipient from the disastrous battle.More of my podcasts about the Anglo Zulu War 1879The Battle of IsandlwanaSaving the Queen's Colour - the Epic Ride of Coghill & MelvillPrisoner of the ZulusSupport the show by:Becoming a PatronBuy me a CoffeeSupport the show
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172: The Last Pagan King in England - Penda of Mercia
Send me a messagePenda of Mercia, the last pagan king in Anglo-Saxon England.A warrior king who was largely written out of history by Christian monks.You might also enjoy the story of Raedwald: The Forgotten Warrior from Dark Ages Britain.Become a PatronBuy me a CoffeeSupport the show
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171: The Oldest Victoria Cross Recipient Ever!
Send me a messageWilliam Raynor VC is the oldest Victoria Cross recipient ever.He was 61 years and 10 months old when he was awarded his Victoria Cross during he 1857 Indian Mutiny (Revolt / Great Mutiny).Become a PatronBuy me a coffeeSupport the show
Join Chris Green - The History Chap - as he explores the stories behind British history - the great events, the forgotten stories and the downright bizarre!Chris is a historian by training, and has a way of bringing history to life by making it relevant, interesting and entertaining.www.thehistorychap.com
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