It's Snowing!

In this episode, I am pleased to talk about new features at Roland's Travels. Find out how you can get free months of upgraded membership. To read Roland's Travels on Substack, click this link. To download the Substack app that I mentioned at the end - use this link to the Substack page.

I was delighted when James Archard agreed to come on Roland's Travels Podcast. James is a YouTuber who shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for history. Please see the links below for James' YouTube channels and Facebook Group. YouTube James Walks in History James' mudlark and magnet fishing channel James' Facebook Group - Adventures in History for All UK Roland's Travels on Substack Roland's Travels on YouTube

Episode 11 Whilst the snow is falling outside, it's an ideal time to catch up with my fellow travelers!

It was a year ago when I started Roland’s Travels, my Substack blog/newsletter. It’s been wonderful to see many become free subscribers. The link is https://www.rolandmillward.com where you too can read my blog and subscribe.

Many find history boring. The reality, though, is that it has been the way it was taught to them rather than the subject. There is much to learn from history and people's lives throughout the ages. My guest today is Annette Laing, author of Non-Boring History, a blog which does what it says in the title. I recommend you take a look at Annette's blog and enjoy her explanation of history. You can either be a FREE or paid subscriber, I chose to become a paid one, and it's only a modest amount to help her cover the costs.  Annette also has a website where you can find out more about her and her work.  Don't forget to subscribe to my blog, Roland's Travels and join me on my journeys and the search for interesting places and history. I also have a Roland's Travels YouTube Channel, please take a look today. 

The Great Plague was devasting for many cities in England, and when it reached the village of Eyam, it could have spread across the north of the country. In this interview, we hear from Owen Roberts, the curator of Eyam Museum. Owen tells us about the plague and how it affected those villagers and how the museum has exhibits they use to relate the story to visitors.  To find out more about the museum opening times and more, here is a link to the website. To follow the museum on Twitter - click here  Eyam Museum Facebook  Join me on my blog Roland's Travels and become a FREE subscriber and Roland's Traveller  

Every town, village or area of land has a name. The history behind these names is fascinating and can tell us a lot about the past. Do you know why the place you live has the name that it has? Our guest in this episode is Anthony Poulton-Smith, a prolific author and expert on the names of England's towns and villages. Tune in and learn how names developed and why we have no idea why London is called London! But we do know about Windsor. For more information please visit Anthony's website.  If you haven't subscribed to Roland's Travels Podcast, please do! You are also invited to visit my blog Roland's Travels and discover articles (with photographs) about the places I visit.   

Hidden Wiltshire is a website and podcast hosted by Glyn Coy. Glyn explores places in Wiltshire that most of us would most likely overlook. He takes us on a fascinating journey exploring and explaining the places he finds. Listen in as we discuss more about Hidden Wiltshire and some of his favourite places. Hidden Wiltshire Website Hidden Wiltshire Podcast - Apple Twitter @GlynCoy Instagram @coy_cloud

I am delighted that Jennifer Jenkins accepted my invitation to join me on Roland's Travels.  Jennifer has written a fabulous novel, Three, based on real people living in the Derbyshire village of Eyam during 1665/66 when the Bubonic plague struck the village. The villagers went into lockdown to protect the surrounding population. The story is told through the eyes of three women, hence the title, and Jennifer brings to life how events must have unfolded. Jennifer's website is a good source of information and one of the places you can purchase her book through Amazon. You can also follow her on Twitter and stay up to date with her work and future book.

A young man just reaching 19 years of age his hanged for a crime that many believe he did not commit. This was England in 1803, a time of great unrest in the woollen mills of Wiltshire and beyond. To read the article and see photos please visit my website Roland's Travels.