A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad

About A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad

Join Ed Hill on a journey with his Great Great Grandfather, William, around Europe and the globe based on his journals of the1840s. A history‑rich podcast tracing a great great grandad’s travels and the era that defined him and the Victorian world. A show with history, humour and humanity Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad (http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Edward Hill

Category

comedy · education · history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Mar 2022

Latest episode

12 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Sept 2026

   A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad: 56

   In this episode of the historical podcast, based on the journals of Ed Hill's great great grandfather, William - in Zacatecas during Christmas - enjoys a night of Mexican theatre, despite the presence of the local Bishop, celebrates his birthday and goes on a successful shooting party with fellow Englishman Mr Hocking. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad (http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   24 Jul 2026

   A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad: 55

   In this history podcast based on the journals of Ed Hill's great great grandfather, William witnesses national mourning after the death of the president's wife. Joins in with exuberant independence day celebrations, is confined to his bed again recovering from a serious workplace accident and enjoys the sweetened treat of a pumpkin filled pancake. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad (http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   15 Jun 2026

   A Grand Tour with my Great Great Grandad: 54

   In this history podcast, in which Ed Hill follows the journeys of his Great Great Grandfather, recorded in his journals of the 1840s, William is now residing in Zacatecas, Mexico, where he observes a marriage in a local church, discusses the courtship traditions of the upper and middle classes and joins in with the busy annual festival of the assumption in nearby Guadalupe. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad (http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

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Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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