Patrick Cook

The Pentrich Revolution 1817

History EN ↓ 5 episodes

This short series of podcasts gives listeners the opportunity to find out more about the forgotten history of the last armed rebellion in England. It was easily quashed by a repressive government still fearful of the French Revolution of 1789. They used ‘Oliver the Spy’ to infiltrate the rebels which led to the execution of the three leaders; Jeremiah Brandreth, William Turner and Isaac Ludlam and the transportation of 14 others to Australia following a rigged trial. To find out more and see two short films please visit our website www.pentrichrevolution.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

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Patrick Cook

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The Unpredictable Past by Lyn Behan 02.03.2026 19:00

This is a work of fiction by an Australian author; a time slip novel with a female central character Elizabeth. It moves from modern times back to 1817 and it follows the life of Edmund Turner the son of Edward Turner who was transported to Australia in 1818 . In the novel Edmund is one of Elizabeth’s ancestors and the past and the present are woven together. This podcast is based on a talk that L...

A family torn apart by John Hopkinson 23.02.2026 19:17

This podcast focuses on George Brassington who was one of the fourteen men transported to Australia after the Pentrich Revolution of 1817. It also considers what happened to his wife Hannah and their children when they were left without George. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Revelations of the Revolution by Caroline Taylor 16.02.2026 23:43

This well researched book digs deeper into the archives to present new information about the Pentrich Revolution of 1817. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremiah Brandreth 09.02.2026 14:00

This was the first original book to be produced by The Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introduction to the Pentrich Revolution 02.02.2026 4:15

An introduction to our series of podcasts about the Pentrich Revolution of 1817. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.