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Consistently Eccentric HistoryThe lesser known bits of British history are often the funniest Author: Joe Heathcote
The British Isles have thousands of years of history, so it's weird that all most people were taught at school was World War Two, how many wives Henry VIII had and that the Battle of Hastings took place in 1066 (always worth a try if you are trying to guess someones pin number).If you've always wanted to learn about all the bits between these events, but only if it can be done in a random and eclectic manner why not try Consistently Eccentric History? A podcast where each week you can listen in while I tell one of my friends a story about a lesser known person or event in British history, the weirder and less believable the better. With an archive of over 150 episodes you will never again be short a weird historical fact when trying to impress others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: History, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Mul-Sac John - Royalist Highwayman with sooty giblets
Episode 128
Sunday, 18 January, 2026
This week we are talking about a humble chimney sweep who ended up becoming a millionaire, via the medium of highway robbery!Though he originally appeared to want to do the right thing, John Cottington found that even the most successful Master Sweep would not be welcomed into the upper classes. Growing resentment at this glass ceiling (combined with an awkward marriage and extreme shaving adventures) eventually led him to a life of crime.But would his justification of supporting the Royalist cause help him to avoid punishment? And where the hell are parts 2 and 3 of Oswald Mosley?Find out in this week's episode!Guest Host: Oliver Green Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
