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Hoppy Valley

Hoppy Valley

By: Burton History Tours
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 The Burton History Tours Podcast. Presented by Blue Yates and Jim Ellington, Hoppy Valley is a local history podcast all about Burton upon Trent and its connections with the wider world.Burton History Tours World
Episodes
  • Norkies

    Norkies
    Dec 5 2025

    Blue & Jim delve into the history of the migrant workforce that provided the powerhouse of the malthouses.


    To get in touch with us please email bht@goldenbadger.co.uk


    For our theme tune in full (written and performed by our very own Blue Yates) visit: https://blueyates.bandcamp.com/album/sunflowers-ep
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    47 mins
  • Eponyms of Burton 1: Abbot William Beyne

    Eponyms of Burton 1: Abbot William Beyne
    Nov 12 2025

    Blue & Jim introduce the first in a series of podcasts dedicated to famous Burtonians that have left their nonclamentive mark on the town.

    In this episode they delve in to the story of Abbot William Beyne the antepenultimate Abbot of the Abbey at Burton.

    To get in touch with us please email bht@goldenbadger.co.uk


    For our theme tune in full (written and performed by our very own Blue Yates) visit: https://blueyates.bandcamp.com/album/sunflowers-ep
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    38 mins
  • The Orton & Spooner Story

    The Orton & Spooner Story
    Nov 5 2025

    Blue & Jim discuss Orton & Spooner, makers of beautiful fairground rides and cinema owners.


    To get in touch with us please email bht@goldenbadger.co.uk


    For our theme tune in full (written and performed by our very own Blue Yates) visit: https://blueyates.bandcamp.com/album/sunflowers-ep
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    45 mins
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