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 Imagine being a fly on the wall of history.

Historians Helen Antrobus and James Grasby take you inside the stories of the people, places and moments that made us.

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.

Our past is all around us. And we'll be transporting you behind the scenes at landmarks from castles to dance halls and WWII bunkers to workhouses. You’ll meet people from all walks of life whose fascinating stories have shaped who we are now.

Lean in for a tale from time: Back When.

You'll get a new story every fortnight. Follow Back When on your favourite podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.

This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy.

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    • The Workhouse | One Step Up From Prison?

      The Workhouse | One Step Up From Prison?
      Jan 28 2026

      What was life like at The Workhouse?

      Join James Grasby as he becomes an inmate and tours an atmospheric Workhouse building in Nottinghamshire.

      With its bare walls and floors, cast iron beds, and the hollering voices of costumed re-enactors, a visit to the Southwell Workhouse is a sobering experience.

      [Ad from our sponsor] This podcast episode is sponsored by family history website Findmypast. What was life like for domestic servants, workers and local communities at our most fascinating heritage sites? Discover how people from all walks of life lived and worked, and who with, in hundreds of census records, for free, by signing up with Findmypast. And find out about the free trial that you could use to explore your family history. See where the past takes you at: findmypast.co.uk/national-trust

      Production
      Host: James Grasby
      Producer: Claire Hickinbotham
      Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez

      Contributors
      With thanks to the staff and volunteers at The Workhouse and Infirmary and Steven King | Nottingham Trent University

      Discover more
      Find out more about the history of The Workhouse and Infirmary www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/the-workhouse-and-infirmary

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      25 min
    • Beatles Backstage | The Bedrooms Where Rock History was Made

      Beatles Backstage | The Bedrooms Where Rock History was Made
      Jan 14 2026
      In Liverpool in the 1950s two teenagers began writing music in their bedrooms. They went on to provide the soundtrack to the 1960s and change the face of popular culture forever.


      They were Paul McCartney and John Lennon and their four-piece rock and roll band was of course The Beatles.

      Join Curator James Grasby to unlock the iconic group’s origin story.

      How do humble acts of creativity at home lead to great things? To find out, we’re behind the scenes at the childhood homes of Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon at Forthlin Road and Mendips in Liverpool. Here, Paul and John grew up, fell in love with music and wrote The Beatles’ first hits.

      A note for listeners, a version of this episode first aired on the National Trust Podcast in 2019.

      [Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company. Every image you capture tells a story. Discover ideas for curating your special memories and creating gifts for loved ones. From the award-winning CEWE PHOTOBOOK to wall art made from your favourite photos.
      Start creating your story at www.cewe.co.uk

      Production:
      Host: James Grasby
      Producer: Sean Douglas

      Discover More:
      Discover more: Find out about tours to the Beatles’ Childhood Homes, cared for by the National Trust https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/the-beatles-childhood-homes

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      24 min
    • World Heritage Heroes: Petra, Kingston Lacy and the Next Generation

      World Heritage Heroes: Petra, Kingston Lacy and the Next Generation
      Dec 17 2025
      In this bonus episode, discover how Kingston Lacy, a grand 17th-century Italianate country house and expansive estate in Dorset is connected with one of the ancient wonders of the world: the city of Petra in Jordan. Join James Grasby, as we meet the people working tirelessly to protect and rehabilitate heritage in the face of immense challenges, including climate change.

      From the rose-red stones of Petra to William Bankes’ passion for exploration at Kingston Lacy, to the UNESCO city As Salt, and the leafy Oxfordshire countryside, we go behind the scenes with the quiet heroes who safeguard our shared past and carry it forward for future generations.

      INTO’s Withstanding Change project connected teams from Petra National Trust (PNT) and the National Trust’s Buscot and Coleshill Estate and earlier this year, they met face to face. Hear about the collaboration which helped them to reach their respective communities through cultural and heritage skills education.

      We’re taking a few weeks off over the festive period and will be back in the new year with our usual Back When episodes.

      [Ad] This episode was brought to you by the International National Trusts Organisation, also known as INTO. INTO is a global network which brings together heritage organisations from all across the world, working collectively to protect and celebrate cultural and natural heritage. www.into.org

      This recording was made possible through INTO’s Withstanding Change project which has been funded by the British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund. The project helps communities and places adapt to climate change through restoring and safeguarding heritage. Learn more: https://cultural-protection-fund.britishcouncil.org

      Producer: Jesse Edbrooke
      Presenter: James Grasby
      Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez

      Discover More:

      Read more about Petra, As-Salt and the Petra National Trust by clicking the following link: https://petranationaltrust.org

      Read more about Kingston Lacey here:
      https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/kingston-lacy

      Read more about Coleshill and Buscott and the heritage skills centre here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/heritage-and-rural-skills-centre

      The National Trust cares for places so people and nature can thrive. Everyone can get involved, everyone can make a difference. Nature, beauty, history. For everyone, for ever. You can donate to us at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/donate

      If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story idea, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk
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      23 min
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