What do Beatrix Potter, Helen Skelton, Stan Laurel and Melvin Bragg have in common? Apart from being a top-tier dinner party combo, you’ll have to listen to the latest episode to find out…Welcome to Cumbria! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cornwall
What do Gordon Ramsey, Rick Stein, Dawn French and Helen Glover have in common? Apart from being a pretty average Abba tribute band, you’ll have to carry on listening to find out.Welcome to Cornwall! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cheshire
What do Lewis Carol, Daniel Craig, Alan Turing, cheese and a pigeon have in common? Well, apart from being a pretty epic fever-dream you’ll have to listen in to find out!Welcome to Cheshire! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cambridgeshire
What do David Attenborough, Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, Douglas Adams and Charles Darwin have in common? Well, apart from being a pretty decent fantasy dinner party team, you’ll have to listen on to find out!This county is a verdant land of rolling hills, lush meadows, and shimmering waterways; a place of beauty and tranquillity. Here, the gentle breezes whisper through the trees, birdsong fills the air, and the sun shines down on a bucolic landscape that is both timeless and enchanting. Well, that’s convinced me…Welcome to Cambridgeshire! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Buckinghamshire
What do Ross Kemp, James Cordon and Prince Micheal of Kent all have in common? Well, I assume they’re not part of a really niche ‘Naked Twister’ tag team but to find out you’ll have to stay tuned to this week’s episode! Welcome to Counting Down The Counties, where this week I'm talking about... Buckinghamshire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I’m Mark Thomas, a lifelong lover of history. I am passionate about learning about the different United Kingdom and Northern Ireland counties, and I love sharing that knowledge with others. In this podcast, I’ll take you on a journey through the history of each county, sharing stories, anecdotes, and trivia along the way. Hopefully, I’ll bring some humour to the show, ensuring you learn something new while you smile. If you’re interested in learning more about the history and culture of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, then you won’t want to miss Counting Down the Counties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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