English Connection

About English Connection

Glynn Burrows, historian and owner of Norfolk Tours in England, shares what to experience in England. Hear about the scenic countryside and coastal areas, historic castles and cathedrals, gardens and villages, unique lodgings and dining establishments, where to celebrate the arts, and how to trace your family roots, and more.

Publisher

Big Blend Radio Network

Category

arts · history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Feb 2023

Latest episode

26 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Sept 2026

   The Life of a Tree: England's Forests, Folklore, and Fall Colors

   Glynn Burrows wanders through England’s ancient forests, tree folklore, and fall colors — with detours for cemetery birdwatching and a reading of Joyce Kilmer.

2. 

   22 Aug 2026

   Charles Dickens' England: From Debtor's Prison to Poets' Corner

   Glynn Burrows separates the real Charles Dickens from the Christmas Carol postcard — and maps out where to follow the legend across England.

3. 

   25 Jul 2026

   Pirates: The Brutal Truth Behind the Legend

   Glynn Burrows separates pirate myths from maritime history and shares stories behind pirates, historic ships, and England’s seafaring past.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,165,569

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

10

Social presence

94

YouTube

86

Engagement

0