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- 1 weeks ago54 min
A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad: 53
In this episode of this history podcast following the travels of Ed Hill's great great grandfather, William, he hears a dramatic tale of an old Mexican soldier's battles in the north with Apache raiders, he explains the the benefits of the best horses or mules to ride and describes how the most fashionable horsemen and local women are attired. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 5, 202649 min
A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad: 52
The history podcast tracing Ed Hill's great great grandfather's travels and the era that defined him and the Victorian world. Continuing his tour of the mines of Fresnillo, William enjoys a sing song with his fellow English countrymen in Mexico, witnesses a gruesome public execution by a mechanical Garrote, and learns the details of the patio system of refining silver ore. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 16, 202655 min
A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad: 51
A history podcast tracing Ed Hill's great great grandfather's travels and the era that defined him and the Victorian world. Now resident in Zacatecas and recovering from his injuries inflicted at the Mint, William observes the many religious processions in the city, is a victim of a slick pickpocket, explores the surrounding mountains of La Bufa and Cerro del Grillo and travels to the nearby mining town of Fresnillo.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 21, 20261h 0m
A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad: 50
A history podcast tracing Ed Hill's great great grandfather's travels and the era that defined him and the Victorian world. Still recovering from his injuries after falling down a pit at the mint, William begins to describe his surroundings in the city of Zacatecas. We learn about Mexican money and the silver dollar, the pistols and sword he takes when he travels on horseback and his observations of a grand procession involving a statue of the Virgin Mary.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jan 17, 202644 min
A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad: 49
A history podcast tracing Ed Hill's great great grandfather's travels and the era that defined him and the Victorian world. On the last stretch of his journey to Zacatecas, William encounters a huge mule train and its muleteers transporting goods across the rough terrain of Mexico, is greatly displeased by a street festival celebrating the three kings of the nativity, and finally reaches his new workplace of the mint, where he unfortunately suffers a serious accident leading to a long period of recovery.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Dec 20, 202557 min
A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad: 48
A history podcast retracing the journeys of my great great grandfather, uncovering the stories, people, and places that shaped his Victorian world. Now on his way travelling the Silver Route in Mexico, Great Great Grandad William is journeying from Celaya to Aguascalientes. On the way he observes priests playing billiards (a sign of their low morality) observes Mexican ladies with their colourful petticoats and makes a plea to his fellow countrymen to join him in a new land of opportunity, away from the troubles in the UK.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 7, 202555 min
A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad: 47
A history podcast tracing Ed Hill's great great grandfather's travels and the era that defined him and the Victorian world. William is continuing his journey in 1840s Mexico. Now travelling by horseback from Mexico City to Silao. On his journey he is accompanied by other Europeans and Americans. He also takes time to visit the huge gold and silver mines of Guanajuato including the Valencia mine and encounters hot chillies for the first time.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 28, 20251h 0m
A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad: 46
A history podcast retracing the journeys of my great great grandfather, uncovering the stories, people, and places that shaped his Victorian world. Now making his way inland from the coast of Mexico, William travels by stagecoach with his fellow English speaking travellers. On his way he visits the impressive Puebla cathedral, inspects the works being carried out at Mexico City's new Grand National Theatre and ponders over the hieroglyphics carved on the ancient Aztec Sun Stone.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad
Join Ed Hill on a journey with his Great Great Grandfather, William, around Europe and the globe based on his journals of the1840s. A show with history, humour and humanity.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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