Robin Coles

News of the Times - Unlocking the vaults of historical crime

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Welcome to News of the Times! Step into the shadowed alleyways and gaslit parlours of the 18th and 19th centuries with News of the Times — a meticulously curated journey through historical crime. Each episode draws from authentic reports and court records, bringing you the darkly fascinating tales that gripped Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian Britain. With over 500 episodes and counting, we explore true accounts of mischief, murder, and mayhem from days gone by — all delivered with a wry nod and a love for the curious corners of the past. 🕵️ For those with a taste for the peculiar, you may a...

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Robin Coles

Episodes

Headline12. Some of the headlines of 1712 to 1714 26.10.2022 2:21

The Time:1712 to 1714 Headline stories and events that give a flavour of 1712 to 1714 You can find the complete podcast from this time period in our Series 1 / Episode12. Individual stories from this time period can be found in our Series 2. All of our stories come from historical news archives. Series 1: In depth review of historical times Series 2: Short historical news stories of everyday peo...

Short 8 1849 Victorian 6 year old abandonned on streets 26.10.2022 2:27

News of the Times Short 8 The Time: 1849 The Story: The 6 year old abandoned girl on victorian streets | What to do with the unwanted? This news story shows this common issue of the time. | We upload short historical news stories daily (Series 2), fuller episodes and headlines every Tuesday (Series 1 and 3). | All of our stories come from historical newspapers and publications. | ...

Short 6. 1808 The story of the child killed by rats 26.10.2022 1:17

News of the Times Short 6 The Time: 1808 The Story: The child killed by rats | The story of the child killed by rats in victorian england | We upload short historical news stories daily (Series 2), fuller episodes and headlines every Tuesday (Series 1 and 3). | All of our stories come from historical newspapers and publications. | | Series 1: In depth review of historical times |...

Headline13. Some of the headlines of 1894 to 1896 26.10.2022 3:20

The Time:1894 to 1896 Headline stories and events that give a flavour of 1894 to 1896 You can find the complete podcast from this time period in our Series 1 / Episode13. Individual stories from this time period can be found in our Series 2. All of our stories come from historical news archives. Series 1: In depth review of historical times Series 2: Short historical news stories of everyday peo...

Short 5.1800 Atrocious acts against dogs 26.10.2022 2:19

News of the Times Short 5 The Time: 1800 The Story: Atrocious acts against dogs | The story of the regular theft and horrendous acts against stolen dogs | We upload short historical news stories daily (Series 2), fuller episodes and headlines every Tuesday (Series 1 and 3). | All of our stories come from historical newspapers and publications. | Series 1: In depth review of h...

Headline11. Some of the headlines of 1808 to 1810 26.10.2022 2:57

The Time:1808 to 1810 Headline stories and events that give a flavour of 1808 to 1810 You can find the complete podcast from this time period in our Series 1 / Episode11. Individual stories from this time period can be found in our Series 2. All of our stories come from historical news archives. Series 1: In depth review of historical times Series 2: Short historical news stories of everyday peo...

Headline7. Some of the headlines of 1764 to 1766 26.10.2022 2:40

The Time:1764 to 1766 Headline stories and events that give a flavour of 1764 to 1766 You can find the complete podcast from this time period in our Series 1 / Episode7. Individual stories from this time period can be found in our Series 2. All of our stories come from historical news archives. Series 1: In depth review of historical times Series 2: Short historical news stories of ev...

Headline3. Some of the headlines of 1879 to 1881 26.10.2022 2:08

The Time:1879 to 1881 Headline stories and events that give a flavour of 1879 to 1881 You can find the complete podcast from this time period in our Series 1 / Episode 3. |Individual stories from this time period can be found in our Series 2. All of our stories come from historical news archives. Series 1: In depth review of historical times Series 2: Short historical news stories of ever...

Headline9. Some of the headlines of 1887 to 1889 26.10.2022 2:36

The Time:1887 to 1889 Headline stories and events that give a flavour of 1887 to 1889 You can find the complete podcast from this time period in our Series 1 / Episode9. Individual stories from this time period can be found in our Series 2. All of our stories come from historical news archives. Series 1: In depth review of historical times Series 2: Short historical news stories of ev...

Headline2. Some of the headlines of 1799 to 1801 26.10.2022 2:42

The Time:1799 to 1801 Headline stories and events that give a flavour of 1799 to 1801 You can find the complete podcast from this time period in our Series 1 / Episode2. Individual stories from this time period can be found in our Series 2. All of our stories come from historical news archives. Series 1: In depth review of historical times Series 2: Short historical news stories of everyday...

Headline10. Some of the headlines of 1749 to 1751 26.10.2022 2:47

The Time:1749 to 1751 Headline stories and events that give a flavour of 1749 to 1751 You can find the complete podcast from this time period in our Series 1 / Episode10. Individual stories from this time period can be found in our Series 2. All of our stories come from historical news archives. Series 1: In depth review of historical times Series 2: Short historical news stories of everyday p...

Headline6. Some of the headlines of 1726 to 1728 26.10.2022 2:37

The Time:1726 to 1728 Headline stories and events that give a flavour of 1726 to 1728 You can find the complete podcast from this time period in our Series 1 / Episode6. Individual stories from this time period can be found in our Series 2. All of our stories come from historical news archives. Series 1: In depth review of historical times Series 2: Short historical news stories of ever...

Headline8. Some of the headlines of 1839 to 1841 26.10.2022 2:04

The Time:1839 to 1841 Headline stories and events that give a flavour of 1839 to 1841 You can find the complete podcast from this time period in our Series 1 / Episode8. Individual stories from this time period can be found in our Series 2. All of our stories come from historical news archives. Series 1: In depth review of historical times Series 2: Short historical news stories of ev...

Headline5. Some of the headlines of 1859 to 1861 26.10.2022 2:33

The Time:1859 to 1861 Headline stories and events that give a flavour of 1859 to 1861 You can find the complete podcast from this time period in our Series 1 / Episode5. Individual stories from this time period can be found in our Series 2. All of our stories come from historical news archives. Series 1: In depth review of historical times Series 2: Short historical news stories of eve...

Headline4. Some of the headlines of 1819 to 1821 26.10.2022 2:32

The Time:1819 to 1821 Headline stories and events that give a flavour of 1819 to 1821 You can find the complete podcast from this time period in our Series 1 / Episode4. Individual stories from this time period can be found in our Series 2. All of our stories come from historical news archives. Series 1: In depth review of historical times Series 2: Short historical news stories of ever...

Short 1: 1726: A trap to catch a paedophile 25.10.2022 2:40

News of the Times Short 1 The Time: 1726 The Story: A trap to catch a paedophile | The story of the trap to catch a paedophile targeting young boys | We upload short historical news stories daily (Series 2), fuller episodes and headlines every Tuesday (Series 1 and 3). | All of our stories come from historical newspapers and publications. | | Series 1: In depth review of historica...

Short 3. 1749 Bodies drowned and plundered of all 25.10.2022 1:36

News of the Times Short 3 The Time: 1749 The Story: Bodies drowned and plundered of everything | What happens to bodies washed up on shore from shipwrecks | We upload short historical news stories daily (Series 2), fuller episodes and headlines every Tuesday (Series 1 and 3). | All of our stories come from historical newspapers and publications. | Series 1: In depth review of his...

Short 4 1764 The Murderous Midwife and the extreme punishment inflicted 25.10.2022 4:57

News of the Times Short 4 The Time: 1764 The Story: The Murderous Midwife and the extreme punishment inflicted | The shockingly horrific execution method given to a murdering midwife in 17th century France | We upload short historical news stories daily (Series 2), fuller episodes and headlines every Tuesday (Series 1 and 3). | All of our stories come from historical newspapers and publ...

Ep14 - Ghosts and Witches 1716 to 1739 25.10.2022 26:22

THE TIME: 1716 to 1739 THE NEWS: GHOSTS, APPARITIONS AND WITCHES Some of the highlights included in this edition covering news items between 1716 to 1739: Ducking as a test of witches and wizards, Parliament actions to repeal the witches’ laws set by James 1st, Apparitions in the sky heralding the end of days, The talking dog, The loud and pervasive ghost haunting of Westminster, And so...

Ep13-The Time: 1894 to 1896 18.10.2022 26:51

Some of the highlights included in this edition covering news items between 1894 to 1896: The infamous baby farmer purported to have killed over 400 children, Death by vinegar, The evils of child insurance, Hideous form of execution, Changes in the custom of kissing the bride, And so much more! Read by Robin Coles Produced by Wendy Scotchmer Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-Lib...

Ep12-The Time: 1712 to 1714 11.10.2022 29:41

Some of the highlights included in this edition covering news items between 1712 to 1714: A Royal proclamation, with strictest enforcement, against duels, Failed attempt by Sweden to sink British Fleet, Plague rages across Europe and the Ottoman Empire, Agreement between France and Spain to sell slaves, Death of Queen Anne and Coronation of King George l – start of the Regency era, And s...

Ep11-The Time:1808 to 1810 04.10.2022 28:50

Some of the highlights included in this edition covering news items between 1808 to 1810: The insanity of King George III, Stabbing of a 13 year old cabin boy, The house of sodomists, Death by Rats, The scandalous affair of the wife of the hereditary prince of Denmark, And so much more! Read by Robin Coles Produced by Wendy Scotchmer Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-Library, from Un...

Ep10-The Time: 1749 to 1751 27.09.2022 26:41

Some of the highlights included in this edition covering news items between 1749 to 1751: Jail escape attempt through ghostly apparitions Law against false accusations of sodomy Human hair theft Death, transportation, public whippings and branding for convicted Corpses stripped and plundered And so much more! Read by Robin Coles Produced by Wendy Scotchmer Stock Picture kindly pr...

Ep09-The Time: 1887 to 1889 20.09.2022 28:42

Some of the highlights included in this edition covering news items between 1887 to 1889: The Whitechapel Murders, The Arsenic from Flypaper Murder, Posing as a boy to obtain work, Spiritual Séance Sessions for The King of Germany, Gas Explosion by Defective Chandelier, And so much more! Read by Robin Coles Produced by Wendy Scotchmer Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-Library,...

Ep08-The Time: 1839 to 1841 13.09.2022 25:05

Some of the highlights included in this edition covering news items between 1839 to 1841: Treatment of the Insane in lunatic asylums, Children’s cordial leading to death, Workhouses full up, Trolling a burial ceremony, Advice on emigration to The United States, And so much more! Read by Robin Coles Produced by Wendy Scotchmer Stock Picture kindly provided by LSE-Library, from Uns...