Tales from the Pigshed

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Welcome to the Pigshed, our cosy little hovel far out in the flatlands of East Anglia. Come in and share some tales rooted in the history and myth of this distinctive corner of the British Isles. Mind the pigs. Our stories are inspired by the hidden history of Norwich.

Shey Hargreaves and Timothy Lawrence


    • Oct 24, 2015 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    9. Upper Goat Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2015 19:07


    Welcome to Tales from the Pigshed, a podcast bringing you stories born in the city of Norwich. We're finally out on bail! In this episode Tim and Shey return to your radio (internet) waves with a couple of tales they picked up in the nick. A shout out to Café Britannia for their tasty tea, cakes and fishfinger sandwiches.

    8. John Green Crosse

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2015 15:29


    In our eighth episode, Shey has returned from the far-flung fields of rural Hungary, and she and Tim have some medicinal tales to tell inspired by doctor, surgeon and all round top Norwich chap, John Green Crosse. Our thanks to our sponsor Wallowhogs Therapeutic Spar.

    7. Orford Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2015 23:00


    Welcome to Tales from the Pigshed, a fortnightly podcast bringing you stories born in the city of Norwich. In this episode Tim is joined by the wonderfully articulate Ant Cule and the pair get up to some extreme silliness on Orford Hill. How fowl... Our thanks to the Tenderbotty Family estate for sponsoring this episode.

    6.5. Siófok...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2015 2:58


    Welcome to Tales from the Pigshed, a fortnightly podcast bringing you stories born in the city of Norwich. Episode 7 has been delayed due to one of the pigs chewing through a microphone cable. He got a bit of a shock but don't worry, it all adds to the flavour. In the meantime here's a lovely postcard from Shey off on her Hungarian rambles.

    6. The Gardeners Arms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2015 22:35


    Welcome to Tales from the Pigshed, a fortnightly podcast bringing you stories born in the city of Norwich. In this episode Tim is joined by the marvellous Molly Naylor at the bar of the Gardeners Arms. The ale is good but danger lurks in the shadows, will the pair escape with their lives? Our thanks to our sponsor Mince and Mangle Meat Grinders.

    5. Timberhill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2015 16:29


    Welcome to Tales from the Pigshed, a fortnightly podcast bringing you stories born in the city of Norwich. This episode we take up lodgings at No.33 Timberhill. Our landlady is a bit stressed and our housemates a bit weird. Our thanks to our sponsor Samuel's Succulent Smoker.

    4. All Saints Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2015 18:09


    Welcome to Tales from the Pigshed, a fortnightly podcast bringing you stories born in the city of Norwich. This episode we take a tumble into the strange and beautiful world of Pablo Fanque and his travelling circus. Our thanks to our sponsor Dr Crumble's Apple Sauce Emporium.

    3. Swan Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2015 18:48


    Welcome to Tales from the Pigshed, a fortnightly podcast bringing you stories born in the city of Norwich. This episode we go several rounds with world famous boxer Jem Mace, and encounter violence amongst the sandwiches. Our thanks to our sponsor Silverforks Quality Cutlery for their belief in the cause.

    2. Dove Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2015 17:06


    Welcome to Tales from the Pigshed, a fortnightly podcast bringing you stories born in the city of Norwich. For episode 2 we'll take a stroll up to Dove Street. There we'll run into an apprentice under duress and a young man in a difficult relationship with his printer. Our thanks to our sponsor Blandfield Farm for their support.

    1. Strangers' Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2015 16:17


    Welcome to Tales from the Pigshed, a fortnightly podcast bringing you stories born in the city of Norwich. In our first episode, we take a walk down Charing Cross to Strangers' Hall. We encounter a little girl far from home and a tapestry with a temper. There is also a canary. Our thanks to our sponsors Snout & Trotters for their support.

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