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Whalley Local History

Whalley Local History

By: Jean Lord
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Jean Lord narrates the history of the Ribble Valley Village of Whalley.
In each episode Jean guides you around the village describing the history of the area, in a well researched and written podcast.
As well as history there are stories of Whalley too.
This podcast is for locals and visitors alike who want to know more about The Local History of Whalley.

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Episodes
  •  Inspirational Woman of Whalley - Marion Sycamore
    Sep 1 2023

    This episode "An Inspirational woman of Whalley" is the story of Marion Sycamore a 92 year old Whalley Women who has had an interesting life and is a huge part of the Whalley Community.
    A great listen - I felt I had to tell her story!
    This podcast is a review of her life and indeed a preview for her up and coming 4th book "Galloping through time!"

    Produced by Kath Lord-Green Your Fairy Podmother of Voice It Podcast Agency https://www.fairypodmother.co.uk

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    24 mins
  • Shocking Stories From Whalley
    Jul 7 2023

    Bodies, Fires and Jilted bride make up this episode!
    Listen to stories taken from newspapers and research of the time.
    The language used and the flavour of a village in times gone by.

    Produced by Kath Lord-Green Your Fairy Podmother of Voice It Podcast Agency https://www.fairypodmother.co.uk

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    16 mins
  • Calderstones Hospital & Cemetery
    Jun 11 2023

    Calderstones Hospital, the building, the cemetery evacuation, and the Booth Hall babies.
    This is the story you seldom hear when researching Calderstones Hospital.
    You'll very rarely see a mention about the cemetery, the people buried there, or the booth hole Babies evacuated at the start of World War II and the fight by the friends of the cemetery to stop the deconsecration of the site by a company wanting to build a crematorium.

    Produced by Kath Lord-Green Your Fairy Podmother of Voice It Podcast Agency https://www.fairypodmother.co.uk

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    20 mins

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