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The first decade of the twentieth century was known as the Edwardian Age, named after King Edward VII of Great Britain. Fashion was a distinctive and important element of the era. Women wore corsets and long skirts. Men wore suits. Edwardian fashion was known for its excess, elegance, and, above all, strict social rules.

#359 A Face For All Occasions - Richard is in giddy mood as he meets a member of the audience. His guest is living legend and national treasure Miriam Margolyes. They discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger's farting revenge, King Edward VII's weighing chair, the sexism of the boys in the Cambridge Footlights, how Miriam's father's life was spared by a diamond, an unusual approach to dealing with a sex pest, some strong opinions about the current government, making a soft porn tape, appearing in a Beckett play despite not liking it, starring in an American sitcom and why a lesbian ended up giving so many blow jobs. It's a stone cold classic RHLSTP from one of our greatest actors. You will love it.SUPPORT THE SHOW!Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE See details of the RHLSTP TOUR DATES Buy DVDs and Books from GO FASTER STRIPE Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lillie Langtry (1853–1929) was a renowned Victorian beauty, actress, and socialite who captivated high society with her charm, wit, and scandalous love affairs, including one with the future King Edward VII. Known as “The Jersey Lily,” she reinvented herself as a successful stage actress and entrepreneur, breaking social conventions of her time. For Further Reading: Fembio: Lillie Langtry Jerseyheritage: Lillie Langtry The Life of Lillie Langtry This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, examining how the label has been used from many angles, whether describing women pejoratively... or with admiration. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Hannah Bottum, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, and Vanessa Handy. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Miles Moran. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Edward VII, son and successor of Queen Victoria, was far from an ordinary monarch. Known for lavish scandals and controversies, Edward's life was filled with drama, from infamous affairs, one possibly linked to his father's demise, to a duel with Winston Churchill's father. Explore the captivating tales of this notorious king's thrilling escapades. #KingEdwardVII #QueenVictoria #Britishmonarchy #royalscandals #Edwardianera #WinstonChurchill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Please feel free to send me a text message. Inspired by a sermon given in St Paul's Cathedral, London, following the death of King Edward VII, this poem has remained a firm favourite with those who mourn ever since. Here in its full form. May it bring comfort to those who need to hear it, now or in the future.Support the showRead for The Healing Voice by Colin WD McLeancolin@vocalflair.co.uk

In this week's episode, we wrap up the November Writing Challenge by taking a look back at the Five Iron Laws Of Storytelling, which have often been discussed on this show before. Be sure to get your free copy of STORYTELLING: HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL at my Payhip store. The book will remain free until December 9th: https://payhip.com/b/JPDoT TRANSCRIPT Note: Spoiler alert at 3:35. Please check this section of the podcast before proceeding if you are concerned about spoilers for several older television shows, movies, video games, and books.     00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 229 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is November 26th, 2024, and today we are wrapping up our November Writing Challenge with a look back at The Five Iron Laws of Storytelling. You may note that I am recording this a bit earlier than I usually do, but that is because I want to take a couple days off for Thanksgiving.   To celebrate the end of our November Writing Challenge and to congratulate you all for listening to these shows, I am giving away free copies of my nonfiction book, Storytelling: How to Write a Novel on my Payhip Store. The link will be in the show notes, and if you follow that link, you can get a free copy of Storytelling: How to Write a Novel from my Payhip Store until December 9th. So follow that link in the show notes to my Payhip store and you can get a free copy of Storytelling: How to Write a Novel until December 9th. Before we get to our main topic, let's have a look at my current writing projects. My main project right now is Orc Hoard, the fourth book in the Rivah Half-Elven series, and that puts me at 55,000 words into it and that puts me on chapter 11 of 18. So I think the final draft will be around 85,000 words or so, which will make it the longest book in the series to date. And if all goes well, I very, very, very much want to have that out before Christmas. I'm also about 4,000 words into Shield of Deception, which will be the fourth book in my Shield War series and if all goes well, I am hoping that will be the first book I publish in 2025.   In audiobook news, the audiobook of Cloak of Spears, as excellent narrated by Hollis McCarthy, is now available at all the usual ebook stores. I will include a short preview of the audiobook of Cloak of Spears at the end of this episode, so you can listen to that then. And that is where I'm at with my current writing projects as we wrap up November and head into December.   00:01:57 Main Topic: The Five Iron Laws of Storytelling   So now let's go right into our main topic, The Five Iron Laws of Storytelling. I figured this would be a good main topic to wrap up our November Writing Challenge with as it is a good reminder and a good summation of many of the things we talked about in the past month. The Five Iron Laws of Storytelling is a concept I first talked about on my website like 10 years ago now. The name Iron Law is sort of a tongue in cheek joke because I got the idea from a science fiction author Jerry Pournelle, who termed what he called Pournelle's Iron Law of Bureaucracy, where describing that after a certain amount of time, a bureaucracy will cease to attend to the function to which it was created and instead devote its attention to sustaining and perpetuating the bureaucracy. And I'm sure we can all think of examples of that, so that's where I took the name from, but it's not so much Iron Laws as these are useful principles to guide you while you are writing a fictional story, whether it's a short story, a screenplay, or a novel. I would say it's fair to argue that storytelling does have some laws you can follow (or at least if you don't like the term laws, best practices) and a writer will ignore those best practices to his peril. When people get ticked off about the ending of a story like the ending of The Sopranos or the ending to Stephen King's Dark Tower series, if they simply don't like a novel or a TV show, it's usually because the writer ignored one of more of these Iron Laws that we're going to talk about. These then are what I believe to be The Five Iron Laws of Storytelling.   When discussing them, I will cite five examples that I think to be excellent examples of the craft of storytelling: the movie the King's Speech, the movie Wreck-It Ralph, the movie Gravity, the novel Pride and Prejudice, and the TV series Breaking Bad. I should note that I did not personally care for Breaking Bad because it was too nihilistic for my taste, but nonetheless, it was an excellently crafted example of a well-written story. I'll also cite four things I believe to be examples of bad storytelling: the final two volumes of Stephen King's Dark Tower series, the Dragon Age 2 computer game, the original ending of the Mass Effect 3 computer game, and the ending of the Sopranos TV series. So note that there will be spoilers for all of these shows, films, books, and games. Now onto the five laws.   #1: The protagonist must have a problem that results in a conflict because if there is no problem, there is no story. Conflict and problems are engines that drive the story. A happy life with minimal conflicts and problems might be the ideal that we all want in real life, but it does make for an exceedingly dull story. The main character of his story needs to have a problem that results in some kind of conflict. Note that this conflict doesn't necessarily have to have an actual villain, it just needs a problem to solve. The movie The King's Speech doesn't have a villain (though the future and former King Edward VII is kind of a jerk) but instead revolves around George VI's efforts to deal with his speech impediment. Gravity likewise has no villain but centers around Dr. Stone's efforts to survive in the harsh environment of space. So the protagonist must have a problem. The story is about how he or she deals with said problem, which leads us on to number two. #2: The protagonist's problem and conflict must be consequential to the protagonist and have real stakes for the protagonist. The problem has to be serious because if it is not, there are no real stakes, the reader will get bored and cease to care about the character. The worst of all worlds is an unlikeable character with a trivial problem. Walter White in Breaking Bad is a thoroughly unlikable character, but he becomes sympathetic to the audience because of the nature of his problem. He's dying of cancer and so he turns to meth production to ensure his family's security after his death. Walter's problem, of course, has very real stakes, his own mortality and his family's future, but the stakes need not be life and death, but nonetheless, they need to be emotionally serious and significant to the protagonist.   In the King's Speech, at no point in the movie is George VI in any kind of physical danger. He is wealthy and respected, his wife and children love him, and he does not have the self-destructive impulses and nature of his brother. Nevertheless, his problem is real. It is emotionally painful and opposes a risk to both himself and his sense of duty to the monarchy and the country. Likewise, Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice is in no physical danger throughout the book. Nonetheless, the stakes of her problem and her feelings for Mr. Darcy are consequential. If she does not secure a good marriage when her father dies, there is a very real possibility she'll be impoverished. Or if she marries an unsuitable man like Mr. Wickham, her life will be miserable. So while a young woman dealing with her feelings seems like a trivial problem, it will nonetheless have potentially dire consequences for Elizabeth and her family if she chooses wrongly.   Physical danger is likewise an easy way to introduce high stakes to a story. In Gravity, Dr. Stone faces constant risk of death in a variety of agonizing ways due to the harsh nature of space. Wreck-It Ralph faces the prospect of non-existence if he dies outside his game. In Breaking Bad, other than the inevitable death from cancer, Walter White faces increasingly high odds of getting shot in the head by his business partners and customers, since crystal meth is clearly not a business for conservative-minded investors. Regardless of the nature of the problem and the conflict, it must be consequential and carry high risks and dangers for the protagonist. That said, the problem must be something the protagonist can conceivably deal with. Too vague of a problem or too powerful of a problem, and the story goes off the rails.   When I'm recording this in November of 2024, it's a few months since the fourth Dragon Age video game came out, and if you look at the internet at all, there are of course frequent debates about which Dragon Age game was the best and which one was the worst. But in my opinion, Dragon Age 2 is the weakest of them because it runs smack dab into the problem we've been talking about. The central conflict in the game was strife between the mages and the Templars who are supposed to police the mages. The Templars claim that the mages are demon worshiping abominations while the mages claim that Templars are arbitrary and brutal. As it turns out both sides are right, regardless of which faction the protagonist chooses to aid, making the conflict of Dragon Age 2 to be human nature/social injustice. Regardless, it's not a problem that can be resolved within the game and in the ending, the Templars and the mages go to war no matter what decisions the player actually makes, so I'm afraid that the story falls flat.   #3: The protagonist must take action and struggle to resolve his or her conflict and problem.  A common failure in storytelling is a protagonist who has a serious problem but does nothing about it. We've all read stories with a passive protagonist, or even worse, a protagonist who does nothing but whine about his difficulties or thinks that by feeling bad about his or her problems, they will somehow magically get better. Worst of all is when a protagonist does nothing but whine or complain for two hours or 300 pages and somehow does solve all of his or her problems. This is apparently a common problem in the genre of romance novels. The opposite of this problem is the boring invincible hero. This is common in science fiction or fantasy series where towards the end of the series, the hero is so powerful that he or she can defeat all his problems using magic or a blast from a particle cannon. Struggle is necessary for a story. If the protagonist does not struggle, the story will probably be boring. No, the protagonist has to take action, actual active action to resolve the problem, but he or she must struggle while doing so. In Breaking Bad, Walter White sets out to solve his family's impending financial ruin by brewing up some crystal meth for sale. In Wreck-it Ralph, Ralph wants respect from the other denizens of his game, so he jumps to another game to win a medal and therefore prestige. In Gravity, Dr. Stone struggles to stay alive the entire time in the face of the indifferent hostility of outer space to human life. If these characters did nothing to surmount their problems, we would have boring stories.   #4: The protagonist must face challenges and setbacks and his or her efforts to resolve the problem that may even backfire. This is a good antidote to the boring invincible hero problem we just mentioned. Think of this as the unexpected complications ensue rule. You see this all the time in real life, it matters both serious and trivial. Like say you need to mail your rent check but you're out of stamps, so you drive to the post office, but there's an accident in the intersection and you have to take a different route. As you take a different route, your car breaks down. All these new problems need to be dealt with and you still have to mail the check. We've all had days like that, and fictional protagonists should be no different in the pursuit of their goals.   Additionally, it's possible for a protagonist to inadvertently make things worse through his or her actions. Like in Wreck-It Ralph, Ralph sets off for his medal of heroism, but in doing so, accidentally puts his own game out of order and inadvertently unleashes the virus like cy-bugs in the Sugar Rush game. Walter White in Breaking Bad is a textbook example of this. In the course of attempting to solve his problems, he makes a number of extremely bad decisions that estrange him from his family and sent his business partners gunning for his head. In the King's Speech, George VI gives up in despair believing he'll never overcome his speech impediment. In Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth torpedoes her relationship with Mr. Darcy because of her misunderstanding of his motives. And if you've seen Gravity, you know that Dr. Stone's situation frequently goes from bad to worse.   #5:  The ending must provide satisfactory emotional resolution to the problems raised in the story. Of all the Five Iron Laws of Storytelling, this one is undeniably the most important. Screw this one up and readers will be ticked and talk about on the Internet for years. Whatever crisis comes up in the story, whatever conflict or difficulties, it must be resolved in an emotionally satisfying manner   by the end of the story. It can be a happy ending or a sad ending or a mixture of the two, but it must be emotionally satisfying.   Let's look at some bad examples first. Stephen King is an excellent writer. If you've read his book 11/22/63, you know that's a great book. But when he's written as much as he has, not everything is going to be good, of course. And Stephen King's The Dark Tower series is a good example of a weak ending. After 22 years and seven books, the protagonist Roland learns that he has repeated his quest to the Dark Tower over and over again for thousands of years, forgetting every time, which makes everything that happened in the previous seven books utterly meaningless since the events happened before and will happen again. Therefore, there is no emotional resolution to the story or Roland's quest for the Dark Tower. The computer game Mass Effect 3 is another example of how not to end a story. In the case of Mass Effect 3, the original ending is simply too abbreviated. Commander Shepherd sacrifices himself or herself. A weird light shoots out of the Citadel. The Normandy crash lands on an alien planet, and that's it. Considering the hundreds of hours of gameplay involved and the intricate network of emotional relationships between Shepherd's companion and the dozens of subplots over the three games, the ending was too short to provide adequate emotional resolution. It felt a bit like a cop out as if the writers had simply said, okay, we're done, stop here, and had given up before attempting the necessary ending. The ending of Dragon Age: Origins by contrast was an excellent example of a well done ending.   The ending of the Sopranos is an even more extreme version of this.  Infamously, the series simply ends with a cut to black in the middle of Tony Soprano and his family eating dinner. Many viewers thought their televisions had failed. This is the ultimate example of a story of failing to provide emotional resolution. The final episode does not even attempt to do so. I suspect these problems arise when a writer tries to be realistic, which is what happens when a writer mistakes verisimilitude (a story feeling realistic) for realism. A story requires suspension of disbelief and attempting phony realism can cause the story to break down.   But let's move from the negative to the positive and look at some good examples of endings. The ending of Breaking Bad was well executed, since it resolved the story's emotional conflicts. Walter White does not escape punishment for as many crimes since he's shot to death in the end. Additionally, he dies in the act of resolving some of the conflicts that he helped create. His meth empire has been taken over by his enemies and his former partner has been forced to prepare meth for them. Walter tries to provide for his family, free his partner, and defeat his rivals and dies at the end, killed not by his cancer, but by finally facing the consequences of his many bad decisions. Note that this is by no means a happy ending, but it is a satisfying ending, which is more important.   The King's Speech ends well, with George VI addressing the nation over the radio without melting down due to his speech impediment, simultaneously resolving the conflicts over his stammer and his fear of accepting his duties as king. This is an ambivalently happy ending. George VI has overcome his conflicts, but the viewers know that the United Kingdom is about to go through World War II and George himself will die prematurely of lung cancer and heart disease in 1952. Nevertheless, the conflicts within the story have been resolved.   Wreck-It Ralph has a more straightforwardly happy ending. Every single conflict raised within the story is resolved. Ralph accepts his role as villain in the game, realizing he is a vital part of the team. He gains the respect of his neighbors, and the villainous King Candy and the cy-bugs are defeated. Additionally, even when the side conflicts are resolved: Fix It Felix marries Sergeant Calhoun, King Candy's malevolent influence over the racing game has ended, and the homeless video game characters are able to set up inside Ralph's game.   To sum up, stories have a sort of irresistible logic to them. Much like a properly balanced equation. a writer should set out to create a story that follows this logic, which will result in a far more enjoyable experience for the reader.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.   Don't forget to get your free book copy of Storytelling, how to Write a Novel from my Payhip store.

In the shadowy halls of Dublin Castle, 1907, a daring heist shook the British Empire. Four days before King Edward VII's royal visit, the priceless Irish Crown Jewels vanished without a trace. Sir Arthur Vicars, the somewhat incompetent Ulster King of Arms, found himself at the centre of the scandal that threatened to expose dark secrets lurking in Ireland's high society. As Scotland Yard tried to unravel the mystery, suspicion fell on the charismatic Francis Shackleton, brother of the famed explorer...To this day the jewels have never been found. But now, Dan wants to try and find them, with your help. If you've ever come across any information relating to this story - an old newspaper article, a story from a relative or friend... we want to hear from you! Please write to us at ds.hh@historyhit.com.Maybe Dan Snow's History Hit can solve the case once and for all.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off for 3 months using code ‘DANSNOW'.We'd love to hear from you - what do you want to hear an episode on? You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com.You can take part in our listener survey here.

Here we will be diving into another random piece of history. The original peacock dress was designed by Jean-Phillipe Worth and worn by Mary Curzon, the Baroness of Kendleston at the 1902 Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. It's one of the most famous dresses in history, and it was a massive undertaking, resulting in one of the most ambitious reconstruction projects of all time. Travel to Germany with me here Check out our sister podcast the Mystery of Everything Coffee Collab With The Lore Lodge COFFEE Bonus episodes as well as ad-free episodes on Patreon. Find us on Instagram. Join us on Discord. Submit your relatives on our website Podcast Youtube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the 1908 and 1948 London Olympics, the royal family was deeply involved. King Edward VII opened the 1908 games at White City Stadium. Originally meant for Rome, the event moved to London after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1906. Legend has it that Queen Alexandra influenced the marathon's length to 26.2 miles, a distance that became official in 1921.The 1948 London Games, known as “The Austerity Games,” were the first since World War II and were opened by King George VI.Princess Anne made history as the first British royal to compete in the Olympics in 1976, participating in the equestrian event. Riding the Queen's horse, Goodwill, Anne's journey included a fall that led to a concussion. Her equestrian pursuits are a royal tradition, from King Charles II's love for horse racing to William and Harry's polo matches.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping?

We are into our final mini-series of the series, with Alexandra of Denmark (or Alix, as she was known), consort to King Edward VII. Alix enjoyed a surprisingly modest upbringing and was not initially favoured as a bride by Queen Victoria, but her kindly character and natural beauty saw her win the day. However, she would have to deal with excessive nagging from her mother-in-law and serial infidelity from her husband as well as the pressures of ill health and international diplomacy. It would be a long wait to become queen, but will Alexandra of Denmark be able to make her mark and be worthy of the Rex Factor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Royals were the worlds first celebrities. Their wealth and power made them stand out from the mud-caked peasantry. People wanted to know them, or at least know all about them. As actors and eventually actresses started treading the boards and becoming famous for their theatrical turns both on stage and off, it's no wonder that these celebrity worlds were draw together. Whenever Hollywood royalty meets real royalty, it's a recipe for some serious drama! Let's journey through history to meet 10 actresses and two actors who starred in real life royal romances. Part 1: Nell Gwyn (1650 – 1687) & King Charles II of England Dorothea Bland (1761 – 1816) & King William IV of the UK Sarah Bernhardt (1844 – 1923) & King Edward VII of the UK Rita Hayworth (1918 – 1987) & Prince Aly Khan Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Butterflies in Love by Sir Cubworth #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iain Dale talks to the Telegraph's Assistant Editor Camilla Tominey about the life and relatively brief reign of Queen Victoria's son, Bertie, who reigned for 9 years as King Edward VII.

### Podcast Notes for Episode 42: "Congratulations, Class of 2024!"Host: Dick Foth Title: Congratulations, Class of 2024! Episode Number: 42 Release Date: [Insert Date]#### SummaryIn this special episode, Dick Foth celebrates his granddaughter, Hope Clements, and her graduation from Northwest University. He delves into the dual nature of graduation as both an ending and a beginning, exploring the significance of commencements and the journey of academic achievement. Foth reflects on the growth of the inner life, drawing lessons from the transformative journey of the Apostle Paul and the concept of progressing "from faith to faith."#### Key Points1. Location and Event: - The episode is set in Renton, Washington, just east of Seattle, during the commencement ceremony at Northwest University in Kirkland. - Dick Foth's granddaughter, Hope Clements, graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Communications.2. Graduation vs. Commencement: - Graduation marks the completion of academic requirements and the end of a significant effort. - Commencement signifies a new beginning, prompting graduates to embark on the next phase of their lives.3. Historical Context: - "Pomp and Circumstance," composed by Sir Edward Elgar in 1901, originally for the coronation of King Edward VII, is traditionally played at graduations. The title comes from a line in Shakespeare's "Othello."4. Ceremony Details: - The episode describes the processional of faculty and students, the traditional academic regalia, and the atmosphere of anticipation and celebration. - The significance of academic honors, including cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude, and the use of hoods for advanced degrees, is explained.5. Life as a Progression: - Foth discusses the concept of life as a progression of time and experiences, questioning whether these are repetitive or building. - Emphasis on the growth of the inner life, including spirit, emotion, and will.6. Spiritual Reflection: - The transformation of Saul to Paul is highlighted, illustrating a profound shift in trust and belief. - Romans 1:16-17 (The Message) is quoted, emphasizing the idea of living by faith and the progression "from faith to faith." - Reference to 2 Corinthians 3:18, discussing the transformation into greater degrees of glory.7. Encouragement for Graduates: - Drawing on Paul's words to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Foth encourages graduates to celebrate their achievements and embrace the future with determination and faith.#### References- Pomp and Circumstance: Sir Edward Elgar's composition, originally for the coronation of King Edward VII in 1901. The title is derived from Shakespeare's "Othello" ("Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war!") .- Biblical Passages: - Romans 1:16-17 (The Message) - Discusses living by faith and the progression from one degree of faith to another. - 2 Corinthians 3:18 - Speaks of transformation into the Lord's image from one degree of glory to another. - 2 Timothy 4:7-8 - Paul's reflection on completing his life's mission and looking forward to the crown of righteousness .- Host: Dick Foth- Website: DickFoth.comCatch the full episode and explore more stories at [Podcast Website]. Celebrate with us and get inspired to embrace new beginnings with faith and determination.

Willy Willy Harry Stee, Harry Dick John Harry Three, One Two Three Neds, Richard Two, Henry's Four Five Six.........then who? Edward Four Five...Dick The Bad, Harry's Twain and Ned The Lad, Mary, Bessie, James The Vain, Charlie Charlie, James again. William & Mary, Anna Gloria, Four Georges, William and Victoria, Then Comes Edward.....King Edward VII to be precise, though you may call him Bertie. A man who, as Prince Edward, loved the good things in life but, as we'll hear, matured into a decent King, though, like our current monarch, had to wait a while before taking the throne. Helping Charlie Higson to dig a little deeper into this fascinating man is Professor Jane Ridley, author of Bertie, A Life Of Edward VII Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 23 April 1924, a landmark broadcast took place - the biggest so far. And on day of podcast release, it's the centenary! 100 years ago at time of writing, King George V opened the Empire Exhibition at Wembley, becoming the first monarch to broadcast. It also stands as the oldest surviving recording of a BBC broadcast - and the only excerpt of the BBC from the 1920s.  The BBC couldn't record anything until 1932, when the Blattnerphone came along. So how did this 1924 broadcast manage to be retained? For decades, it wasn't. A 1964 episode of Desert Island Discs tells the tale, of how their 1936/1955 Scrapbook for 1924 programme aired without the recording, but with a sad admission that there was none... till a listener got in touch. Dorothy Jones' husband had recorded the king off-air via a home-made device. Thanks to him, and her, and Scrapbook producer Leslie Baily, we have this sole recording of the 20s' Beeb. It's quite a tale. The broadcast alone was revolutionary - with 10 million people listening via loudspeakers on street corners, brand new radio sets for their homes... even Downton Abbey hired in its first wireless set (but will Lord Grantham keep it? Oh go on then...) Hear all about the momentous exhibition, the broadcast, the recording, and a rundown of royals who ruled the airwaves - and it goes back further than you might think. Hear too of brand new research into an unheralded royal radio encounter from 1906 - before even 'the world's first broadcast' took place, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra (Palace) were enjoying a 'radio' whistling solo and a personalised greeting. Thanks for listening. Do share, rate, review, rant, rave, tell people about the podcast. It's a solo operation - not made by the BBC, just by comedian & writer Paul Kerensa. So thanks!   SHOWNOTES: If you enjoyed this, make sure you've listened to our episode on The History of Coronation Broadcasts and A Brief History of the BBC Archives. Listen to the 1924 recording of the Prince of Wales and King George V. Listen to the 1923 gramophone record of King George V and Queen Mary. Listen to the 1923 recording of President Woodrow Wilson - the world's earliest recording of broadcast radio. See the picture of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra encounter 'the talking arc' via our Facebook group or on Twitter. (search for 'talking arc') We try to only use clips long beyond copyright - but any BBC copyright content reproduced courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation. All rights reserved. Original music is by Will Farmer. Support us on Patreon (£5/mth), and gain bonus videos and writings in return - we're reading the first book on radio, Cecil Lewis' Broadcasting from Within, for example. Hear all instalments read to you: patreon.com/posts/patron-vid-savoy-75950901 ...Interested in joining a live actual walking tour around those first BBC landmarks? I'm thinking of running one, summer 2024. Email paul at paulkerensa dot com for details of when. Paul's on tour: An Evening of (Very) Old Radio could be playing in your town. If not (likely), book it! Details: www.paulkerensa.com/tour More info on this radio history project at:  paulkerensa.com/oldradio

Join Carl and  British country house historian Curt DiCamillo for a look into the world of the Edwardian country house.  Audiences became fascinated in these houses through the blockbuster Julian Fellowes series "Downton Abbey" and his earlier film "Gosford Park",  with their colliding worlds of upstairs and downstairs and interlocking social dramas. Curt discusses this fascinating period in British history and how the country house in Edwardian times brought society closer to a modern age. Curt explains how country houses as estates for the British aristocracy evolved over centuries and how they reached their height in the reign of King Edward VII, who took the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Victoria. The country house greatly expanded during this time and some interiors reflected influences from Britain's growing empire.  Grand dinners, shooting parties, and elegant tea parties were all backdrops to great social intrigue and sometimes scandal.  In this show, Curt shares several examples of great Edwardian country houses (including one current royal estate), what they looked like, how they operated, and how they can be visited today.  The Edwardian period was a glittering one, much like America's Gilded Age, but a short one, which vanished from view as Britain and Western Europe entered a world-changing war.  Related show with Curt DiCamillo:  The British Crown Jewels: History and Mystery

Eine besonders strenge Erziehung wollten Victoria und Albert ihrem  Sohn angedeihen lassen, der einst als König Eduard VII. die Geschicke Großbritanniens lenken sollte. Tatsächlich aber beschränkte sich die Regierungszeit Edwards auf neun Jahre - und die überaus lange Wartezeit im Schatten seiner königlichen Mutter Vertrieb sich der 'Prince of Wales' mit  Zerstreuungen der besonderen Art.  Besonders die Damenwelt hatte es 'Dirty-Bertie', wie man ihn schon  bald nennen sollte, angetan und Eduard, der häufig auf diplomatischen Missionen im Ausland unterwegs war, verbrachte wohl mehr Zeit in Bordellen als auf Empfängen. Berühmt sollte er für seinen eigenwillig konstruierten Liebesstuhl werden, über dessen genaue Funktionsweise noch heute gerätselt wird. Und da gab es auch die mit Champagner gefüllte Badewanne für Berties favorisierte Gespielinnen, aus der man dann genussvoll trank. Eduards Eskapaden jedenfalls galten als legendär, und doch brachten ihm die Briten eine gewisse Sympathie entgegen. Denn vergessen sollte man nicht, dass der britische Monarch mit den vielen Vorlieben letztlich eine durchaus erfolgreiche Außenpolitik betrieb und  das Empire in eine neue Zeit führte. 1903, sowie 1904  besuchte Eduard übrigens Österreich und versuchte sein Glück wohl auch bei der schönen Sisi. Die aber ließ den beleibten Briten mit dem speziellen Sessel charmant abblitzen.Höre hier die illustre Lebensgeschichte des "ewigen Thronfolgers" und Kurzzeit-Monarchen Eduard VII.

Join me on my historic tour of Scotland, May 15th-21st. MARCH 25th is the LAST DAY TO BOOK: https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/united-kingdom/united-kingdom-with-lindsay-holiday-may-2024 Queen Victoria's eldest son and heir was a man of great appetites. He loved food, he loved drink and he loved women. Dirty Bertie's licentiousness flew in the face of his mother's regime of uptight morality. The jolly Prince of wales was so popular with the ladies that he became known as Edward the Caresser. He had more than 55 mistresses, some noble society ladies, some glamorous actresses, some Persian sex workers and even a sharp-tongued chef. Here are the stories of just a handful of the many colorful mistresses of King Edward VII: Nellie Clifden Hortense Schneider Catherine Walters Lady Susan Vane-Tempest Jennie Jerome Spencer-Churchill Lady Harriet Mordaunt Patsy Cornwallis-West Parisian Sex Workers Lillie Langtry Sarah Bernhardt Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick Agustina del Carmen Otero Alice Keppel Rosa Lewis Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Butterflies In Love by Sir Clubworth #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathleen Parlow was one of the most outstanding violinists at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1912, she was signed by the Columbia Record Company in New York, and her first records for the U.S. label were brought out alongside those of the legendary Eugene Ysaÿe. Listen to her fascinating story and how she took the world by storm. From her devastating looks to the intrigue her priceless instrument created. You will hear rare recordings of this prodigious player as we retell her life and try to understand why such an incredible talent has been so forgotten today. Brought to you by Biddulph recordings   TRANSCRIPT   Kathleen Parlow Part 1  Welcome to this very first episode of the Historical Strings Recording Podcast.  A show that gives you a chance to hear rare and early recordings of great masters and their stories.  Hello, my name is Linda Lespets. I'm a violin maker and restorer in Sydney, Australia, and I'm also the host of another podcast called ‘The Violin Chronicles',  a show about the lives of historically important violin makers and their instruments. But today we have a different podcast and telling this incredible story with me is my co-host Eric Wen. Hello, my name is Eric Wen, and I'm the producer at Biddulph Recordings, which is a label that focuses upon reissuing historic recordings, particularly those by famous string players of the past.  I also teach at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where I've been for the past 24 years. In this first episode, we will be looking at an incredibly talented violinist called Kathleen Parlow, who, in her time, took Europe and the world by storm, giving even Fritz Kreisler a run for his money in the popularity department. She was described in the media as being ‘One of the phenomena of the musical world' on par with Mischa Elman, or the ‘greatest lady violinist in the world', and ‘the girl with the golden bow'.  She was treated with superstar status wherever she went, which begs the question as to why she is so little known today? Well, join us to discover her incredible story, the events of her career and her violin. A violin which would eventually financially ruin one man and divide his family. We will take a closer look at high hat kicking breakdancers, militant fascists, scandalous theatre directors, impossible love, a score ripping composer, and all this revolving around one of the world's most expensive violins and the incredible means one man went to get it into his hot little hands and then give it away. This is the story of Kathleen Parlow.  And all of the pieces you will be hearing in this podcast are of Kathleen Parlow playing her violin. Kathleen Parlow was born into a modest family in Calgary on the Canadian prairies in 1890.  Her mother, Minnie, was a violinist. So, at a young age at four, she gave her daughter a violin and started teaching her. When she was six years old, the family, Kathleen, Minnie, and her father, Charlie, they moved to San Francisco where her talent was immediately recognized. And well, this is probably because of the, the mom. And she was having lessons with her cousin called Conrad Coward in San Francisco.  Very soon, still aged six, she gave her first recital in San Francisco.  So is six, is six a reasonable age for a child to give a recital? What do you think? It's extremely young. In fact, that is truly prodigious. I mean, people don't even begin the violin till six and that's an early beginning of an instrument. Most people start around seven or eight, but to begin much earlier and to even be playing a concert at the age of six. That's really quite phenomenal. So with her burgeoning talent, she now started having lessons with Henry Holmes, who was a pupil of Louis Spohr, the well-known German composer and violinist. And he's a conductor and who he's the man who apparently invented the chin rest.  So where would we be without the chin rest, really? He's attributed with inventing it.  Well, Spohr was a fine violinist, German violinist. He was also a quite prominent composer. He was quite a conservative composer. So, I believe he wasn't that fond of the music of Beethoven. In other words, there were people like Spohr, Von Weber, and they represented a much more conservative branch of the sort of German composition.  of the German composers. And basically, they looked upon Beethoven as such a wild revolutionary in his music, so daring that I think they were almost a little offended by it. So Spohr, if you could say, is primarily a kind of conservative, very well-schooled, excellent composer. He wrote many, many violin concertos, the most famous of which is No. 8 in A minor, which is written in the form of an operatic scene. Full of violin solo recitatives and arias for the violin. Oh, wow. Yeah, that's interesting. So they were, there was like very shocked by Beethoven. They were, apparently. Was he a contemporary of Beethoven? Because I, because sometimes you go back pretty quickly, don't you? Like the teacher of the teacher of and all of a sudden you're in like the Well, Spohr was born 14, he's 14 years younger than Beethoven. Oh, okay. So, he was born in 1784, but he lived a lot longer. He lived over 20 years longer than Beethoven. Oh, wow. And that's fascinating. So, Henry Holmes, Kathleen Parlow's teacher, was taught by this guy who would have known Beethoven? Yes, absolutely. And objected to Beethoven.  Was shocked by his music. Well, I mean, I think sort of the, you might say the more mature Beethoven or the more daring Beethoven. But I think, you know, I'm sure maybe some of Beethoven's early works were much more acceptable. They were more normative, so to speak. Oh, okay.  So Kathleen's in San Francisco and her parents' marriage is breaking down. Her father, Charlie, moves back to Calgary where he dies of tuberculosis the year after. But Kathleen, she rockets on and is becoming more and more well known. Her new teacher sees real talent in the girl, and this teacher, Henry Holmes, he has contacts to make things happen. And he helps arrange a tour for her and playing engagements in England. So for this to happen, Kathleen's mum, she's, she's I'm getting stage mum vibes. Yes.  Because she's still very, still very young. Oh, yeah. I mean, I can't believe she wasn't playing with dolls.  And this would have been a conversation between Minnie, Kathleen's mum, and the teacher. It probably wouldn't have been a conversation with her as a child. No, probably not.  You don't really choose much when you're six, seven. No, that's true. So the problem they have is that they have no money. So, so what do you do, Eric? You have no money, you have a prodigy. You exploit the prodigy by having them play and make an income for you, which is something that happens unfortunately to many, many talented musicians coming from, you might say, less well-off families. They end up becoming the breadwinner. All their focus gets put upon these, these kids. And so not only do they have the added burden of playing and making sure they keep up They're playing well, but they also have the burden of making sure that they play well enough to make an income so that their families can survive. I mean, that's a very familiar story, and it's a story that has more failures than winners, I'm afraid, because you do hear about the winners. You do hear about the Misha Elmans or the Yasha. Well, Heifetz is a little different because he had a more middle-class family, but you do hear of Oskar Shumsky, for example, who I know I knew personally, he says, don't believe that these violence that you hear about having normal childhood behind every great violence, there's always a mama or a papa. And I think he himself endured that kind of pressure, the pressure to somehow become. The breadwinner, or let's say the some, the pressure to become a great violinist, primarily because he would serve as the breadwinner for the family. Well, if you think about it, you could say that.  Violin playing in the early 20th century was very dominated by Russians, particularly Russian Jews. And one of the reasons for that was that in Russia, all the Jews were confined to an area known as the Pale of Settlement.  In other words, a designated area that they could live in, but they could not leave that particular area. And basically, some very gifted young students could get into university or could go into a conservatory, and one of the big examples was Misha Elman, and Misha Elman, you might say left the Pale of Settlement to go study with Leopold Auer in St Petersburg. And they had to get all sorts of permission to do that. Well, the success of Misha Elman, the global success, the international success, I think resonated so well. with the people in the ghetto that they sort of saw, wow, this is one of our boys and look what he's done. He's now playing for the crowned heads of Europe. So I think for them, they felt this was a way out. And if you think about it, the film, Fiddler on the Roof,  which is a famous musical and it was adapted as a famous film. And basically, that film, just the very title, talks about the Fiddler on the Roof. And the setting is in the Pale of Settlement, the Jewish ghetto in Russia. They're often subjected to random attacks by the Cossacks and all sorts of difficulties. But here, despite all that, you know they manage to survive. And of course the image of the Fiddler on the Roof. The violinist is exemplified, you might say, by Misha Elman, who literally grew up in the Russian ghetto. Yeah, and Misha Elman, he'll, he'll become, he He'll become important in our story, yeah. The money. This is not a problem. There is a wealthy admirer called Harriet Pullman, Carolan, in San Francisco. And she pays for Kathleen and her mother to take the trip to England. And in 1904, at the age of 14, Kathleen plays for King Edward VII at Buckingham Palace. And then in the next year in 1905, she and her mother, they come back to England. This tour marks the beginning of a life that she would lead for years to come of performing and playing. And so by the time she was 15, she was touring and playing with the London Symphony. And it was in a concert at the Wigmore Hall in London that she really shoots to fame.  So is the Wigmore Hall, is that, is that still today an important place to play? Oh, extremely so. It's funny because the Wigmore Hall was originally called the Bechstein Hall, and obviously during the wars, it became a much more the name was more neutralized to become less dramatic, and it became named after the street it's on, which is Wigmore Street. It was always a very important venue, but around the sort of 60s In the 70s it had declined a bit in its status because the South Bank had been built and so the Wigmore Hall was a little bit relegated to a sort of a little second class status. But in the past 20 years or so the Wigmore Hall has catapulted to  fame again and it's today one of the most distinguished halls. In London. All right. Okay. And this is, this is pre war. So it's, it would have been called? Bechstein. Okay. So it would have been called the Bechstein Hall when she played? Probably. Oh yeah, definitely. So the Bechstein Hall was, I think first opened in 1901 and it was built by the piano manufacturers, the German manufacturers Bechstein, hence the name. And after the First World War, I believe it was changed to a more neutral sounding, less Germanic name, and it adopted the name of the street that it's currently on, which is Wigmore Street. Incidentally, the first concert at Wigmore Hall was actually performed, was a violin and piano recital, performed by Eugene Ysaye and Federico Busoni.  And then one night in London, Kathleen and her mother went to another concert of another child prodigy called Mischa Elman. And he was, so he's the fiddler on the roof guy, and he was almost exactly the same age as Kathleen. He was just a few months there's just a few months difference between them. And she, she hears him playing this concert and she's, she's just blown away. Blown away, and after the concert, she and her mother decide that Kathleen, she just has to go and have lessons from the same teacher as this, as this, as Mischa. So the only thing, only little thing about Mischa Elman's teacher is that he is in Russia. And as far as anyone knows, no foreigners study in the St. Petersburg Conservatorium, but that is about to change. Definitely no ladies. So, Kathleen and her mother had arrived in England with 300 raised by their church in San Francisco and this was, it just wasn't enough to get them to Russia and to the conservatorium where the famed Leopold Auer was a professor, but get there they would because Kathleen's mum, Minnie, still had a few tricks up her sleeve. She went and petitioned the Canadian High Commissioner.  So she must have been, I feel like Minnie, she must have been very persuasive. Like there was nothing was getting in between, you know, her daughter and this career. Forceful, a task to be reckoned with, certainly. Yeah. She's like we'll get to England, we have no money. Not a problem. We're gonna, we're gonna get this teacher. He's in Russia. Not a problem. No foreigners. It, you know, it doesn't, it doesn't seem to be a problem for her, no girls. Not a problem. No foreigner has ever studied in this St. Petersburg conservatorium. Not daunted. They're off. They go. So to pay the cost travel, Minnie managed to get a loan from Lord Strathconia, the Canadian high commissioner.  And from there, mother and daughter travelled to Russia. And in October of 1906, Kathleen becomes the first foreigner to attend the St. Petersburg Conservatorium. And in her class are 45 Students and she's the only girl. And we have to remember this is pre-revolutionary Russia. So there's still the Tsar Nicholas the second at this point. Yeah. She's mixing in, in that set. So it's an interesting place to be as a musician. Cause you're frequenting the sort of the upper classes but you can come from, from nothing and arrive there. Her professor was the famed teacher, Leopold Auer, who had a knack of discovering talent. Leopold Auer was actually a Hungarian violinist, and he was trained in Vienna, and he also studied with Joachim.  And what happened was Russia has always had a sort of love for the violin, and they employed many people to teach at the conservatory, because they really embraced Western culture. They had A number of important French violinists come, but their big, you might say, catch was to get Vieuxtemps, Henri Vieuxtemps,  to teach for a number of years at, in St. Petersburg. And after Henry Vieuxtemps, they actually got Henry Wieniawski to teach at the conservatory. And when Wieniawski decided to go back to Europe, they employed Leopold Auer to take his place at St Petersburg. Right. So he's up there with the big names. Well, they were a little bit let down. I mean, that's what they were, I think, a little bit disappointed to replace Wieniawski with Leopold Auer because Wieniawski was such a major violinist. So he had initially a little rough time, but he was adored by Tchaikovsky and Tchaikovsky loved Auer's playing, dedicated a number of works for him, including the famous serenade melancholic, and wrote a lot number of ballet scores, which Leopold Auer played the solos for. But of course, they had a big rift when Tchaikovsky wrote his violin concerto for Auer, because Auer said it was unplayable.  And that really hurt Tchaikovsky's feelings. And it laid dormant for several years before another Russian violinist. Brodsky took it up, learned it, and. Premiered it in Europe first, and only after its success in Europe did he bring it back to Russia, where it became a big success, and Auer felt very bad about that, and in fact, just before Tchaikovsky died, a few months before Tchaikovsky died, story has it that Auer went to Tchaikovsky and apologized to Tchaikovsky for his initial mistrust of the concerto. In fact, by that time, Auer himself had actually performed the concerto, championed it, and taught it to many of his students.  Yeah, and we'll see in this story how sensitive composers are, and how easy it is to hurt their feelings and really create. Like a lot of emotional turmoil. That's coming up. So Auer, like he might not have been their first choice for replacing, but he did have a knack of finding star pupils. That is something that we see, that I see in the conservatorium. Every now and then you have a teacher who's very talented at finding talent. Absolutely. And I know in Australia you have one very distinguished teacher who I think now has been poached by the Menuhin School in, in England. Yes. And we're not going to talk about that. Yes, we won't.  Because it's Must be a sore point.  But we do see, we do see him every now and then when he comes back. So along with Elman and Efren Zimbalist, Parlow becomes one of Auer's star pupils and Auer was so taken with her playing that he often called her Elman in a skirt, which I think is supposed to be a compliment. And in Auer's biography, he writes, he says, “It was during this year that my first London pupil came to me, Kathleen Parlow, who has since become one of the first, if not the first, of women violinists”.  And that, he says that in his biography, My Long Life in Music.  So, Every year, Auer had a summer school in Kristiana, which is Oslo today. And Parlow spent her summers there and became a great favourite in Norway, which leads us to the next and perhaps one of the most marking events in her career and life. At 17, having spent a year at the conservatory in Russia, Kathleen begins to put on public performances she gives solo performances in both St. Petersburg and Helsinki. So these are two places she knows quite well by now. And these concerts were, they were very important as Kathleen's mother really had no money to support them. And so, with but you know, Minnie doesn't bother her, she just ploughs on. And so with the money from these concerts this would have to tide her over.  From letters that I've read, they were living in like this small apartment and then another friend writes, you know this other person, they've been saying you live in a tiny little place, but I'm not going to spread that rumor. And, and so it was a, it was a thing on the radar that they didn't have much money and they were scraping by and they were like frequenting people of much more wealthier than they were, so they were sort of on the fringes of society, but with her talent that was sort of pushing, people wanted to know her. So she makes her professional debut in Berlin and then began, she begins a tour of Germany and the Netherlands and Norway. And in Norway, she performs for the King Hakon and Queen Maud. Of whom she'll become a favorite. And, and her touring schedule was phenomenal. It was just like nonstop. So, yeah. For a 17-year-old that's, you know, she's going all over the world. And you were saying that Auer knew . Do Tchaikovsky do you think Auer, was he was giving her these pieces that did, that influenced him? Yes.  I mean, Tchaikovsky  wrote a number of violin, solo violin works before the concerto, the most famous of which is, of course, the Waltz Scherzo and the Serenade  Melancholique. One is a fast, virtuoso piece, the other is a slow, soulful piece. And I know that Auer was the dedicatee of certainly the Serenade Melancholique, which she did play. So, so Auer's giving her stuff from, you know, his friend Tchaikovsky to play. Now she's 17 and she's touring to support herself and her mother and she has an amazing teacher who probably understands her circumstances all too well because Auer growing up also found himself in her position, supporting his father in his youth with his playing. So she's studying in St. Petersburg, which is an incredible feat in itself. So she must have had quite a strong character and her mother, Minnie, also appears to be very ambitious for her daughter. We're talking about her mother being ambitious, but for Kathleen to, you know, she's her daughter, she, she must've had quite a strong wheel as well. Yes. Well, she certainly did.  I wish we knew more about her because maybe she was very subservient, you know, we have no idea. Maybe she didn't have, I mean, it's a speculation, of course. Yeah. We do have like hundreds of letters from Kathleen and there's a lot between her and Auer, and there's a real sort of paternal, he really sort of  cared for her like a daughter almost and she looked up to him like a father and he was always very correct about it, you know, he would always write the letter to her. To Minnie, her mother the correspondents, it was, and it was always very, everything was very above board, but a very, they were very close. Kathleen later says that after expenses, her Berlin debut netted her exactly 10 pounds.  She didn't know it at the time, but this was an indication of what her future would be like, and she would be sort of financially in a precarious state most of her life, and she would so her routine was she studies with Auer every summer in order to prepare, like they were preparing her repertoire for the next season of touring. So now she has a tour  in 1908, so she's still 17, almost 18. It's in Norway, and to understand just a little bit of the political climate in the country, We can see that Norway, only three years earlier, had become independent of Sweden and had basically become its own country. So there's this this great sense of nationalism and pride in being Norwegian. And they have a newly minted king, King Hakon, who she's played for, and his queen, who was, He was in fact a Danish prince. And then when Norway, the Norwegian parliament asked him if he would like to become the king of Norway when they had their independence. And he said, why not? As part of this great sense of nationalism Norwegian musicians, composers, writers, and poets, they were celebrated and became superstars. And, oh gosh, yes, We can sort of understand. Poets have sort of dropped off the list, but back then poets, they were a big deal.  So you add to this a young, fresh faced, talented Canadian girl who knows and understands their country. She arrives in Oslo to play in the National Theatre, where Norway's very own Johan Halvorsen who's conductor and composer and violinist, he's conducting the country's largest professional orchestra. And that night for Kathleen's concert, she plays Brahms and some of  Halvorsen's compositions and the two, Kathleen Parloe and Halvorsen, they would go on to become quite good friends and Halvorsen regarded her very highly in saying, he said that her playing was superior almost to all the other famous soloists who made guest appearances in the city. So, I mean, a lot of people went through Oslo, so that was, you know, high praise.  And Kathleen quickly Becomes a admirer of his and she would become a driving factor in him finishing his violin concerto that he'd been dithering over for a very long time.  And this is Kathleen playing one of Halvorsen's compositions. It's not his concerto, it's Mosaic No. 4. So back to the theatre. And it was a magical night with the romantic music of Brahms to make you fall in love. And everyone did, just some more than others. And to finish off, there's music from their very own Johan Halvorsen to celebrate you know, a Norwegian talent. So Kathleen plays her heart out and when the concert ended, the crowd goes wild and the 17 year old soaks up the thunderous applause. She's holding on tight to her violin as she bows to adoring fans. Tonight she is the darling of Oslo.  In the uproarious crowd stands a man unable to take his eyes off this young woman. Her playing has moved him and her talent is unbelievable.  This man makes a decision that will change both their lives forever. So, Einar Bjornsson had fallen head over heels for the 17 year old Canadian there and then. She would turn 18 in a few months. And in that moment, he decided to give her the most beautiful gift she would ever receive.  So, who is Einar Bjornsson?  So what we were saying, poets, poets are less of a, you know, a hot shot today, but Einar was the son of a very, very famous poet. A Norwegian businessman and son of one of the most prominent public figures of the day, Bjørnstan Bjørnsson. He was a poet, a dramatist, a novelist, a journalist, an editor, a public speaker, and a theatre director. Five years earlier, in 1903, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, and one of his poems, called ‘Yes, We Love This Land', was put to music and is the Norwegian national anthem up to this day. So, you could say he was kind of famous in these parts, and his personality alone would have easily filled. A concert hall, that one in Oslo.  Einar's father here, we're talking about Einar's father, he's the poet. Einar himself doesn't appear to have written any poetry. And this, so this situation could have been just fine the whole infatuation, love at first sight thing, except for a few things that put a spanner in the works. To begin with, Einar Björnsson is somewhat older than the youthful Kathleen he's 26 years older.  Then her, in fact, and for a 17 year old, that is a big age gap. So he's 45, but that aside, there is a problem that he's also married and has two children. His daughter is actually almost the same age as Kathleen she's 16, but he doesn't really seem to  see that. All he can see is this violinist and her talent. And he's been just, he's besotted and he's going to make a grand gesture. So obviously, one way to support the arts is to, what patrons do is they will buy, a lovely instrument and lend it to someone. So that's your normal affair. Obviously, one way to show his devotion to her is to find her a better violin. Hers is absolutely not good enough for someone of her talent. And he has to find her something amazing because she is amazing. He's determined to give her the most wonderful gift she has ever received.  So he goes out and he's a businessman. And so he goes to his businessman contacts. And Kathleen would have spoken to her entourage. I imagine, and I now finally finds a violin worthy of Kathleen's virtuosity, and it happens to be one of the most expensive violins on the market in 1908, and it's a 1735 Giuseppe Guarneri Del Gesu violin. It had previously belonged to great violinists  such as Giovanni Battista Viotti and Pierre Baillot. So just to clarify in the violin making world Antonio Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesù are the two top makers. If you're comparing two instruments, if one was owned by no one not anyone that you know. And then another one was owned by Viotti and Pierre Baillot . The one that's owned by Viotti and Pierre Baillot is probably going to be worth more. Yeah. So Viotti, he was just huge. He had a lot of instruments. I think he did a little bit of teaching and dealing on the side, Viotti. Like with the number of instruments named after him, or he just went through a lot of instruments. So she buys this violin, and it's not all smooth sailing to get the violin. Because she, there's this, there's a big correspondence between her and Auer, and we see that actually there's this letter where it says from Auer saying, I saw Hamming very cross.  He says that the violin is compromised if he takes it back. So at one point, I think she may have changed her mind about this violin, but Hamming the dealer was not okay with this. All the I'm just trying to read his writing, it's not that easy. All the papers brought the news That Kathleen bought it so the newspapers have already, so the, you've got Hamming, that's annoyed, the papers have already said they've bought this violin and he could not, it says he could not sell it soon and repeat the sale, waiting till he finds something equal to the Guarneri. He showed me a Strad, indeed wonderful, asking 60, 000 livres, which must be pounds, right?  A nice fellow, isn't he?  And now, goodbye, write to me.  Love, Auer.  They do end up getting the violin. They, they don't get the 60, 000 Strad that Hamming Gets all upset about and offers, which I think he might have been exaggerating the price just to make him calm down about and to keep the del Gesu. Then Einar gives this to Kathleen. So this is a very kind of strange situation because normally you don't, you don't actually give, the patrons don't actually give their instrument to the No, absolutely. That's a remarkable gift. Just in terms of, I mean, the gesture is very magnanimous, but in terms of financial, there's just a financial cost or value of the gift is quite enormous. And  so really after only knowing her for a month, Einar transfers this money into her account and she travels, Kathleen travels to Germany to the Hamming workshop and purchases her del Gesu violin for two thousand pounds  and in today's money  according to an inflation calculator, that is three hundred thousand pounds. Almost four hundred thousand US dollars. More than half a million Australian dollars, which at the time was a lot for a violin as well. So we're not I mean, I, today you'd be kind of happy to buy a Del Gesu for half a million, but then it was, it'd be a bargain. So, it's interesting this, like, he buys this, this young violinist this very expensive present and it's a, and it's a grey area and it's fraught with debate ethically, really. And I feel like today musicians find themselves sometimes in this position where they're sort of indebted to the, to a benefactor. It's almost feudal. I I feel cause at the same time you're very happy that they're lending it to you, but got to keep an eye on if it's a healthy relationship to. To get the money he had to get, you know, half a million pounds pretty quickly. If you remember, Ina's father was a very famous poet who'd won a Nobel Prize in literature and part of the prize is that you win a large sum of money. And so, what does Einar do? He goes and asks Dad. So he asks, he borrows, he borrows most of the money actually. Goodness knows how he convinced him, but you know, he's a businessman. And also for the remaining, he's married, remember, and he's married to, actually, to an heiress, and he takes a bunch of her, her dowry money and transfers this to essentially a teenager he met a month ago. The purchase of this incredibly expensive violin attracted, it attracted the attention of the press internationally, but journalists It's never really questioned the fact that this, this gift was given to a young woman by a, by an established family man. So everyone was just like, Oh, isn't it amazing? Because normally in this circumstance, people don't often give the instrument. You buy it as an investment and you'll lend it to someone. I think I've heard of like very few, very few cases of things being gifted, but actually normally your standard practice is to, to lend it to people. And most people playing on strads, that's, that's what it is, someone's lent it to them. How would you feel about someone giving a 300, 000 instrument to your daughter, who's a teenager? Well, I'd be, I mean, I'd just hate the sort of obligation that would involve, because On one hand, it is a very wonderful gift if it is a gift, but you almost expect that  there is some expectation in return, don't you? Yeah. It's like he's bought her almost.  Kind of.  So, Einar, as, as I mentioned, he's, he's from a well known Norwegian family. They're very patriotic. His father's writings really established a sense of pride and meaning to what it was to be Norwegian. And he was. Like his father was this beloved figure in the country and he was quite frankly a hard act to follow. But his children gave it a good shot.  You have Einar was one of five children. His father Bjornstein Bjornsson was the poet and public figure. He worked in a theatre. His mother was an actress when he'd met her. Which is a little bit risque also for the time. So they're a bit more of sort of an acting bohemian theatre family. His older brother Bjorn Bjornsson, just to be complicated here, his brother's called Bjorn Bjornsson.  And not to be confused with Bjornstein Bjornsson, his father. So he was a stage actor and a theatre director.  Like his dad. He was a playwright and he was the first theatre director of the National Theatre. And that was the big theatre in Oslo where Kathleen played. He was also quite busy in his personal life, because his first wife was Jenny Bjornsson. I mean, another Bjornsson. Boarding house owner. So he married her for four years. So this is Einars older brother. He married her for four years, then he divorced her, then he married an opera singer. Called Gina Oselio for 16 years, but then he, they, they got divorced, and then he married in 1909 Aileen Bendix, who was actually Jewish, and that's an important point, that she was Jewish, because at this time, things are kind of soon things will start heating up in Europe. And then he was, then there was Einar's younger brother called Erling Bjørnson, and he was a farmer and a politician for the Norwegian Far Right Party. So he was extreme right. Bit of a fascist. The other brother. So he was elected to the parliament of Norway and he was very active during World War II. So his two brothers have very, like, polarized opinions. Einar himself, he was a passive member of the far right party, but during the war years at that time that was the only party that people were allowed to be part of, so you can't, it's hard to tell his political leanings from that. Then he has a younger sister.  Bergliot Bjornson, and she was a singer and a mezzo soprano, and she was married to a left wing politician Sigurd Ibsen, who was, he was the son of a playwright, and he becomes the Norwegian Prime Minister, so he plays a central role in Norway getting its independence. He met Einar's sister because he's a big patriot. Einar's father is a big patriot and that's how they were kind of family friends. It's not bad, you know, having your husband as the prime minister. Then he has another little sister called Dagny Bjornson and she was 19 when she marries a German publisher called Albert Langdon and so they're sort of like leftish as well. So Einar, he marries the sister of Albert Langdon. So they have this joint brother sister wedding. On the same day, the Bjornson brothers sisters marry the Langdon brothers sisters. But, the important thing to know is that the Langdons are very, very wealthy. They're orphans and they, they've inherited a lot of money. And so, but then Dagny, she ends up leaving her husband. Goes to Paris and works at another newspaper. And this is all in the, you know, the early 1900s.  So she had this amazing life and then and then she marries another man, a French literate called Georges Sartreau well he comes also from a very wealthy family. Then you have Einar, who's a businessman, and he marries Elizabeth and they have two children, and his life is like not that remarkable. I think the most exciting thing he does is fall in love with Kathleen, I suppose, and sort of runs after her and her violin. From Kathleen's diaries, we can see the day after this concert in Oslo on the 10th of January, it's written 10th January, Mr Bjornson, 11;30am She meets with him the day after skiing and tobogganing with the Bjornsons. She has a concert the next day, but the day after that it's dinner with the Bjornsons, then another concert. And then she plays for the King. Then she goes to dinner with the Bjornsons. So this is just an excerpt from her diary for those weeks. And the next day, it's just Mr. Bjornson. That's just her meeting him not with the family. And maybe this is where he says, you know, I'll get you a violin. Maybe that was that meeting. And then on the 28th of February, she's in Germany and, and he's there. Einar is there. He goes to see her. Then on the 6th of March, she's in Amsterdam and in her diaries, you know, Mr Bjornson, he's there. He's kind of like, I don't know if this is creepy. He's following her around and then, and it's around about this time that he buys the violin for her. So she finishes her tour and she goes back to England and a month later in her diary, who rocks up?  I know, he's there.  In England, and she's still only 17 there. It's like he's kind of shadowing her a bit. Yes, it's that next level patronage.  And then there's the, the aesthetic at the time, the, the pre-Raphaelite willowy type woman, which she fits perfectly into. And Kathleen, if you, if you see Kathleen, it's kind of like. John William Waterhouse, his paintings. There's women in these long flowy robes with flowers in their hair and long willowy postures and, they're often like, you know, they're flopping about on something like a chair or there's this one holding this pot of basil. And there's that famous painting, The Lady of Shalott, where you've got this woman float, is she, is she dead? She's floating in the water with her hair and, and all this fabric and flowers and.  In a promotional article, there was this quote from a review in the Evening Sun. “Kathleen Parlow, tall, straight, slim, and swaying as the white birch sapling of her native Canada, but a spring vision, but a spring vision all in pink from her French heels to her fiddle chin rest and crowned with parted chestnut hair of a deeper auburn than any Stradivarius violin made an astonishing impression of masterful ease”. I don't know if men were described like this, but they loved her. She's like a white birch.  Well she's very slender, she had beautiful long hair she was very thin, very fragile, and I think she sort of exemplified this pre Raphaelite beauty basically and that was so enchanting to have someone who  was almost from another world playing the violin divinely. I think she must have cut an incredibly attractive image  for the day. Absolutely. Yeah. And then she would have been like playing these like incredible romantic pieces. It would be juxtaposed with her playing. Yeah. And yeah. Yes. So she was this real William Waterhouse figure with her violin.  So she's lithe and willowy, and she has her touring schedule, which was phenomenal. She, so she tours England, Finland, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway. Just to name a few. It just kind of stopped after that. It was just never ending. And you have to remember it's the beginning of the 20th century,  and traveling, it's not like it is today. It was much more. Uncomfortable. I mean, it's incredible. You see one day she's in one country, the next day in another country. So this must have been quite fatiguing. And she's just playing night after night. Her mother, Minnie, she's her, she's, they're quite close. She's, and often like with these, with prodigies, often their parents. They're best friends, like they're the only constant in their life. So in the summers, she returns to Oslo every year for the summer school hour that's helping her for the next concerts. She spends quite a lot of time with Halverson, going to lunches and teas and rehearsals with him. You can see this in her diaries.  But is this, is this kind of the life of a musician as well? Like you have to, you have to go to a lot of teas and lunches with people to please patrons and so on. Yes, I think you do because musicians don't normally have much money and so to ingratiate themselves to patrons and sponsors they really had to coax them into help Yeah, because she's living this life sort of beyond her means, going to the theater, going to concerts and things, and sort of a balancing act. Back in Norway, and a week after she turns 18, there's an entry in her diary, play for Mr. Bjornson, and the next month her entries, they change slightly, and she'll now just call him E. B. For Einar Bjornson and the entries will say things like E. B. arriving and then often like a week later It's E. B. leaving and in her diaries, it's intermittently always though he'll be there for a week wherever she is often in England or and every few months He'll just pop up, you know in London in Germany in the Netherlands And he just always happens to be happens to be there and what's interesting is she has these hundreds of letters archived Of her writing to friends, to family, to her pianist. And it's really interesting that there's zero letters to Einar. There's no correspondence between them, which I think is maybe on purpose, they may be, they have to have been removed because she just writes letters to everyone, but we don't have these, any letters from them, so it just leaves things up to speculation. This brings us to the end of part one in the story of Kathleen Parlow. I would encourage you to keep listening to the music of Kathleen. To do this, Biddulph Recordings have released two CDs that you can listen to on Apple Music, Spotify, or any other major streaming service. You can also buy the double CD of her recordings if you prefer the uncompressed version. I hope you have enjoyed her story so far, but stick around for part two to find out what will happen with her career, the violin, the man who gave it to her, and the mystery behind a missing concerto that Kathleen would, in part, help solve after her death.  Goodbye for now.   ​ 

fWotD Episode 2477: Ernest Shackleton Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day.The featured article for Thursday, 15 February 2024 is Ernest Shackleton.Ernest Henry Shackleton (15 February 1874 – 5 January 1922) was an Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic. He was one of the principal figures of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.Born in Kilkea, County Kildare, Ireland, Shackleton and his Anglo-Irish family moved to Sydenham in suburban south London when he was ten. Shackleton's first experience of the polar regions was as third officer on Captain Robert Falcon Scott's Discovery Expedition of 1901–1904, from which he was sent home early on health grounds, after he and his companions Scott and Edward Adrian Wilson set a new southern record by marching to latitude 82°S. During the Nimrod Expedition of 1907–1909, he and three companions established a new record Farthest South latitude of 88°23′ S, only 97 geographical miles (112 statute miles or 180 kilometres) from the South Pole, the largest advance to the pole in exploration history. Also, members of his team climbed Mount Erebus, the most active Antarctic volcano. On returning home, Shackleton was knighted for his achievements by King Edward VII.After the race to the South Pole ended in December 1911, with Roald Amundsen's conquest, Shackleton turned his attention to the crossing of Antarctica from sea to sea, via the pole. To this end, he made preparations for what became the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1917. The expedition was struck by disaster when its ship, Endurance, became trapped in pack ice and finally sank in the Weddell Sea off Antarctica on 21 November 1915. The crew escaped by camping on the sea ice until it disintegrated, then by launching the lifeboats to reach Elephant Island and ultimately the South Atlantic island of South Georgia, enduring a stormy ocean voyage of 720 nautical miles (1,330 km; 830 mi) in Shackleton's most famous exploit. He returned to the Antarctic with the Shackleton–Rowett Expedition in 1921, but died of a heart attack while his ship was moored in South Georgia. At his wife's request, he remained on the island and was buried in Grytviken cemetery. The wreck of Endurance was discovered just over a century after Shackleton's death. Away from his expeditions, Shackleton's life was generally restless and unfulfilled. In his search for rapid pathways to wealth and security, he launched business ventures which failed to prosper, and he died heavily in debt. Upon his death, he was lauded in the press but was thereafter largely forgotten, while the heroic reputation of his rival Scott was sustained for many decades. Later in the 20th century, Shackleton was "rediscovered", and became a role model for leadership in extreme circumstances. In his 1956 address to the British Science Association, one of Shackleton's contemporaries, Sir Raymond Priestley, said "Scott for scientific method, Amundsen for speed and efficiency but when disaster strikes and all hope is gone, get down on your knees and pray for Shackleton", paraphrasing what Apsley Cherry-Garrard had written in a preface to his 1922 memoir The Worst Journey in the World. In 2002, Shackleton was voted eleventh in a BBC poll of the 100 Greatest Britons.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:25 UTC on Thursday, 15 February 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Ernest Shackleton on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Kimberly Standard.

In this episode I talk about the position of Groom of the Stool, introduced by King Henry VII, popularised by King Henry VIII and abolished by King Edward VII. Support ($): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomus https://www.momusnajmi.net/support Connect: Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus

Olga de Meyer: a woman of maddening ambiguity. We hear of her as artist's muse, fencer, writer, possible illegitimate child of King Edward VII, and drug addict chasing her youth to the grave. We hear stories of her from others' lips, but do we have anything of her from her own? Sources (Used/Consulted/Read Along theContinue reading "Italianate Ambiguity – Ep.41"

The holiday season holds a special place in the hearts of the royal family, with traditions and memories stretching back generations. Prince Harry reminisces about Christmases at Sandringham in his memoir, "Spare," describing the excitement and chaos of opening presents with family members in a large room filled with joy and conversation. Sandringham, a cozy royal residence established in Tudor times and acquired in 1863 for King Edward VII, has been the favored holiday gathering spot for the royal family for over a century. The family's Christmas traditions have long captured public interest, from opening presents on Christmas Eve in line with German customs to exchanging humorous gag gifts, a practice even the late Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed.Our Christmas Day episode will come out later than usual so that we may bring you the King's Message.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4522904/advertisement

At the turn of the last century, the French Riviera was mostly a winter destination for those in colder climates. It turns out that "fun in the sun" and "playground for the rich" are fairly modern concepts, but in a brilliant real estate move, American actress Maxine Elliott created both. Her waterfront Château de l'Horizon, constructed in 1932, became a veritable clubhouse for the rich, famous, and powerful on both sides of the Atlantic. Alicia takes us through some of the more notable personages, stories, and affairs from the heyday of the Château de l'Horizon, under Maxine Elliott's ownership, and later that of Prince Aly Khan. Among the luminaries who appear in this episode: Gerald and Sara Murphy; King Edward VII; William Montagu, 9th Duke of Manchester; George Keppel; Alice Keppel; Jennie Jerome Churchill; Winston Churchill; Elsie de Wolfe; Prince George, Duke of Kent; J.P. Morgan; King George V; King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson; Cecil Beaton; Cimmie Mosley; Picasso; Prime Minister David Lloyd George; the Aga Khan; Clark Gable; George Bernard Shaw; Lady Diana Cooper; Lady Doris Castlerosse; Daisy Fellows; Marion Davies; Edwina Mountbatten, Countess of Burma; The Mitford Sisters (and their brother); Randolph Churchill Jr.; Evelyn Waugh; Gloria Guinness; Kick Kennedy; Prince Aly Khan; Pamela Churchill; Rita Hayworth; Gianni Agnelli; JFK and Jackie Kennedy; Aristotle Onassis; Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher, just to name a few. Listen ad-free at patreon.com/trashyroyalspodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breed enthusiast Barbara Brown introduces the wonderfully named Oberon. He's a Clumber Spaniel, which is the largest English spaniel, and is a vulnerable breed, hailing from Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire.  Oberon works as a gundog, specialising in heavy cover - using his superior nose to clear ground after a shoot. Barbara talks to Dogs with Jobs presenter Kate Fairweather about his talent, and discusses the breed, which is strongly associated with the Royal Family - King George V kept a pack of them, as did Prince Albert and King Edward VII. Recorded at the Hampshire Country Sports Day 2023. (Photo credit: Heidrun Humphries) Connected Episodes: Alfie, the waterfowling retreiver (October 2023) Who's winning at the South of England Hound Show? (August 2023) The Sealyham terrier Rat Pack (July 2023) Meet the Beagles! (October 2022) Debit and Dervish, the hunting hound pups (November 2021) An insight into the breeding of hounds (November 2021) Dogs with Jobs features the full range of working dogs, therapy dogs, military and service dogs, assistance dogs, bio detection dogs and other, random occupations such as truffle hunting, modelling and more. Browse more dogs with interesting jobs. Do you work your dog or dog?  Get in touch with Kate Fairweather if you're interested in coming on the show on team@shineradio.uk.  Kate will be at the Countryside Alliance country sports show and the Alresford Agricultural Show, both in September in Hampshire. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather 2023  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breed enthusiast Barbara Brown introduces the wonderfully named Oberon. He's a Clumber Spaniel, which is the largest English spaniel, and is a vulnerable breed, hailing from Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire.  Oberon works as a gundog, specialising in heavy cover - using his superior nose to clear ground after a shoot. Barbara talks to Dogs with Jobs presenter Kate Fairweather about his talent, and discusses the breed, which is strongly associated with the Royal Family - King George V kept a pack of them, as did Prince Albert and King Edward VII. Recorded at the Hampshire Country Sports Day 2023. (Photo credit: Heidrun Humphries) Connected Episodes: Alfie, the waterfowling retreiver (October 2023) Who's winning at the South of England Hound Show? (August 2023) The Sealyham terrier Rat Pack (July 2023) Meet the Beagles! (October 2022) Debit and Dervish, the hunting hound pups (November 2021) An insight into the breeding of hounds (November 2021) Dogs with Jobs features the full range of working dogs, therapy dogs, military and service dogs, assistance dogs, bio detection dogs and other, random occupations such as truffle hunting, modelling and more. Browse more dogs with interesting jobs. Do you work your dog or dog?  Get in touch with Kate Fairweather if you're interested in coming on the show on team@shineradio.uk.  Kate will be at the Countryside Alliance country sports show and the Alresford Agricultural Show, both in September in Hampshire. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather 2023  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before he was King Edward VII, Queen Victoria's son "Dirty Bertie" lived a few different lives. There was his endless womanizing and brothel-patronizing, which prompted that nickname, as well as "Edward the Caresser." But after a particular romantic scandal that Queen Victoria blamed for his father's death, Bertie married and fulfilled his duties to the empire to produce heirs (if not to produce a monogamous marriage). Prince Albert Victor was the eldest son of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (the future Edward VII) and Alexandra of Denmark. As such, he was second in line to the English throne. A poor student, even his own siblings developed disdain for him, but for a time he seemed to come into his own in the Navy. This was cut short by his obligation to attend Cambridge, where his lackluster intellect again asserted itself. All of this was awkward enough for Queen Victoria and The Prince of Wales, but things would only get more awkward for Prince Albert Victor. In 1889, after Metropolitan Police raided a male brothel, rumors swirled that the young man was a patron. While no charges were ever brought and no concrete evidence was provided, the blow to his reputation made finding a suitable bride difficult for his match-making grandmother. Even worse, as the reign of terror known as the Jack the Ripper Murders gripped London in 1888, Prince Albert Victor was floated as a suspect. Whatever the truth, his story would come to an end in an influenza pandemic when he was just 28 years old, changing the course of the British Monarchy, and leaving his brother to ascend as George V. Listen ad-free at patreon.com/trashyroyalspodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many feeling the economic pinch lower summer participation.  But those who remain wealthy gather for another round of seaside fun.August 1932, many millionaires return for another Tennis Week and more yacht races in Newport, Rhode Island. Frank Shields joins other tennis stars on the courts, while Vincent Astor and his yacht Nourmahal focus on seafaring activities. This sleepy seaside enclave is having one of its best seasons in over a decade, but the biggest news is the recent sale of Marble House. Other people and subjects include: William “Sam” Van Alen, Elizabeth “Betty” Kent Van Alen, James “Henry” Van Alen, Eleanor Van Alen, Princess Louise Van Alen Mdivani, Prince Alexis Mdivani, Frank Shields, John Jacob Astor VI aka “Jakey,” Doris Duke, Nanaline Duke, Barbara Hutton, Huntington Hartford, Henrietta Hartford, Mary Lee Epling Hartford, Helen Dinsmore Astor, Caroline Astor, Carrie Astor, John Jacob Astor IV aka “Jack,” William Backhouse Astor, Jr., William K. Vanderbilt, Alva Vanderbilt Belmont, Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duke of Marlborough, Jacques Balsan, Harold Vanderbilt aka “Mike,” Oliver H.P. Belmont, Elise Robson Belmont, Alice Vanderbilt, Cornelius Vanderbilt II, Grace Wilson Vanderbilt, Cornelius “Neily” Vanderbilt III, Cornelius “Neil” Vanderbilt, Gladys Vanderbilt Szechenyi, Gladys Szechenyi, Gloria Vanderbilt, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Ellsworth Vines, Wilmer Allison, Gregory Mangin, George Lott, Bunny Austin, Fred Perry, Clyde Adams, Maud Barger-Wallach, Mary Booker, Ogden Mills, Frederick Prince, William Stewart, Mrs. William Goadby “Queenie” Loew, Atwater Kent, King Edward VII of England, King George V of England, Queen Elizabeth II of England, King Charles III of England, Astor Cup, King's Cup, America's Cup, Nourmahal, Weetamoe, Vanitie, Lone Star, Marble House, Beechwood, Beaulieu, Rough Point, Seaverge, Wakehurst, the Elm, By-The-Sea, Crossways, Newport Casino, Clambake Club, Bailey's Beach, Richard Morris Hunt, Charles Lindbergh, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Jon Morrow Lindbergh, lottery winner, David Lee Edwards, Gloria MacKenzie, Edwin Castro--Extra Notes / Call to Action:Instagram & Facebook Groups: MansionsoftheGildedAge and TheGildedAgeSociety by Gary LawranceNew York Adventure Club www.nyadventureclub.comShare, like, subscribe                                                                                                                                      --Archival Music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com.**Section 1 Music:**Sunshine by Jack Hylton, Album Fascinating Rhythm – Great Hits of the 20s**Section 2 Music:**One In A Million by Brian Lawrance, Album The Great British Dance BandsSection 3 Music: You Hit The Spot by Carroll Gibbons, Album The Age of Style – Hits from the 30sEnd Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands--https://asthemoneyburns.com/TW / IG – @asthemoneyburns Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/asthemoneyburns/

As we continue our visit to the Riviera in the Belle Epoque, The Gilded Gentleman revisits the little-known story of an American-born European princess. Many people think that Grace Kelly became the first American princess of Monaco when she married Prince Rainier in 1956. The truth however is that decades before in the glittering years of the Belle Epoque, another American-born woman married a Monegasque prince and claimed that honor.  Alice Heine was born in New Orleans to a French father and a mother with European as well as Southern roots. Moving to Europe with her family when she was a child, she married a French duke at a young age. His untimely death left her a widow, but she caught the eye of Prince Albert I of Monaco who despite his family's objections married her in 1889 making her his princess. The story of Alice's life as Princess of Monaco is a fascinating one which includes many famous names of the era such as the Prince of Wales the future King Edward VII.  Among other efforts to modernize the principality, Alice devoted much of her time to raising the cultural prestige of Monaco and Monte Carlo. Her marriage faltered due to infidelity on both sides and following a dramatic incident discussed in the show, Alice abruptly left Monaco in 1901 never to return. 

The death of King Edward VII in 1910 pitched Britain into a frenzy of mourning, as the nation marked the passing of a symbol of continuity and stability in an ever more unpredictable world. Speaking to Spencer Mizen, Martin Williams reveals how the ageing, conservative king emerged from the shadow of Queen Victoria's reign to charm a nation experiencing dizzying change. (Ad) Martin Williams is the author of The King is Dead, Long Live the King!: Majesty, Mourning and Modernity in Edwardian Britain (Hodder & Stoughton, 2023). Buy it now from Waterstones: https://go.skimresources.com?id=71026X1535947&xcust=historyextra-social-histboty&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Fthe-king-is-dead-long-live-the-king%2Fmartin-williams%2F9781529383317 The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine and BBC History Revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a renowned British writer and physician, best known for creating the famous detective character Sherlock Holmes. He was born on May 22, 1859, in Edinburgh, Scotland, to Charles Altamont Doyle and Mary Foley Doyle. Doyle's early education took place at the Jesuit preparatory school of Hodder Place and Stonyhurst College. Later, he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh and graduated in 1881.After completing his medical studies, Conan Doyle worked as a ship's doctor on various voyages, including a whaling expedition to the Arctic. He also served as a surgeon on a British steamship traveling to West Africa. These experiences provided him with a rich source of inspiration for his future writing.Conan Doyle's career as a writer took off when he began publishing short stories and novels. His most notable creation, Sherlock Holmes, made his first appearance in the novel "A Study in Scarlet" in 1887. The character of Holmes, with his keen powers of observation and deductive reasoning, quickly became immensely popular among readers.Sherlock Holmes' popularity led Conan Doyle to write numerous stories and novels featuring the detective and his loyal companion, Dr. John Watson. The adventures of Sherlock Holmes, including classics like "The Hound of the Baskervilles" and "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," made Conan Doyle one of the most widely read and celebrated authors of his time.Despite his success with the Sherlock Holmes stories, Conan Doyle felt constrained by the detective's popularity and wished to focus on more serious literary work. In an attempt to distance himself from Holmes, he famously killed off the character in the story "The Final Problem." However, due to public outcry and popular demand, Conan Doyle eventually resurrected Holmes in later stories.Apart from his detective fiction, Conan Doyle also wrote historical novels, science fiction, plays, and non-fiction works on a variety of subjects. He was a prolific writer, producing over fifty books, countless short stories, and numerous articles throughout his career.In addition to his literary pursuits, Conan Doyle was deeply interested in spiritualism and the supernatural. He became a prominent advocate for spiritualism, even participating in seances and investigating alleged paranormal phenomena. This interest often brought him into conflict with skeptics and critics.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's contributions to literature and popular culture were widely recognized during his lifetime. In 1902, he was knighted by King Edward VII for his services as a volunteer army doctor during the Boer War. Conan Doyle passed away on July 7, 1930, at the age of 71, leaving behind a rich legacy of detective fiction and captivating storytelling that continues to captivate readers worldwide.New Patreon RequestBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showVisit us here: www.ghostpod.orgBuy me a coffee if you're glad I do this: https://ko-fi.com/tonywalkerIf you really want to help me, become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barcudMusic by The Heartwood Institute: https://bit.ly/somecomeback

Winston Churchill is probably one of the most iconic symbols of modern Britain but did you know his mom was American. Jennie Jerome was born into new American money and would start the dollar princess trend where rich American heiress would trade 5th avenue mansions for tiaras. Come learn about the incredible life of the first dollar princess. Bibliography Contributors to Wikimedia projects. “George Cornwallis-West.” Wikipedia, January 12, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Cornwallis-West. ———. “Jack Churchill (1880–1947).” Wikipedia, February 16, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Churchill_(1880%E2%80%931947). ———. “Jerome Mansion.” Wikipedia, May 24, 2022. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Mansion. ———. “Lady Randolph Churchill.” Wikipedia, March 21, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Randolph_Churchill. ———. “Leonard Jerome.” Wikipedia, March 2, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Jerome. ———. “Lord Randolph Churchill.” Wikipedia, March 29, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Randolph_Churchill. ———. “Montagu Porch.” Wikipedia, March 2, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montagu_Porch. ———. “Winston Churchill.” Wikipedia, April 4, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winston_Churchill. History.com. “How American ‘Dollar Princesses' Invaded British High Society.” Accessed April 6, 2023. https://www.history.com/news/american-heiress-marry-british-aristocrat. Howard, Victoria. “The American Heiresses Who Saved the British Aristocracy - Jennie Jerome, Lady Randolph Churchill.” The Crown Chronicles (blog), December 30, 2015. https://thecrownchronicles.co.uk/history/history-posts/american-heiresses-saved-british-aristocracy-jennie-jerome-lady-randolph-churchill/. pixelstorm. “90th Anniversary Talk on Jennie, Lady Randolph Churchill.” International Churchill Society, June 27, 2011. https://winstonchurchill.org/publications/churchill-bulletin/bulletin-037-jul-2011/90th-anniversary-talk-on-jennie-lady-randolph-churchill/. ———. “Jennie Churchill and Her Attempts to Be an Independent Woman.” International Churchill Society, April 3, 2017. https://winstonchurchill.org/publications/finest-hour/finest-hour-175/jennie-churchill-independent-woman/. ———. “Sir Winston and His Mother.” International Churchill Society, April 10, 2017. https://winstonchurchill.org/the-life-of-churchill/life/family-man/sir-winston-and-his-mother/. Scott. “Jennie Jerome, Mistress of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom.” Unofficial Royalty, November 26, 2020. https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/jennie-jerome-mistress-of-king-edward-vii-of-the-united-kingdom/. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Jennie Jerome Churchill.” Encyclopedia Britannica, August 9, 1999. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jennie-Jerome-Churchill.

Vintage and antique Moser Glass once served Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria, Sultan Abdul Hamin II of Turkey, and King Edward VII of England. The beauty of everything antique is that a common person can now own something that belonged to royalty in the past life. A 19th-century twin set Moser verse is listed for $48,777 on 1stDibs, while an Amber Round Bowl sold for $15,000 on eBay. Why wouldn't anyone want a piece of that? This guide will teach you how to identify, evaluate and collect a Mosser Glass. Let's start with a short dive into history. Check Images: Valuable Antique Detector(https://www.txantiquemall.com/how-to-identify-moser-glass-and-their-values/) Pin: https://www.pinterest.com/valuableantiquedetector/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/valuableantiquedetector/ TW: https://twitter.com/antiquedetector Ins: https://www.instagram.com/valuableantiquedetector/   Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

DescriptionElgar composed the Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in 1901 as part of a series of five marches. Take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactAt its publication the march was dedicated to English conductor A.E. Rodewald and the Liverpool Orchestral Society, who gave the first performance. The piece was an immediate success; at the London premiere later that year the audience demanded two encores of it.__________________________________________________________________About Steven, HostSteven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.__________________________________________________________________You can FOLLOW ME on Instagram.

The British Navy, the largest in the world, is for the first time in a century under serious threat. World War 1 is imminent. Three very different characters converge to change the course of history.The eminent female archaeologist Gertrude Bell is exploring the ancient treasures of Persia. The charismatic Englishman Jackie Fisher, Admiral of the Fleet, is battling to convince the British Navy to modernise. William D'Arcy, a determined Queensland businessman is in the process of founding the Middle East's oil industry. Together these extraordinary personalities shine a light on one of the most dramatic periods of the twentieth century. Love too, weaves a path through these important historical events: from Persia to London to Far North Queensland and Gallipoli, this fascinating story is populated by a host of famous (and infamous) characters, from Winston Churchill and T. E. Lawrence ('Lawrence of Arabia'), to the new King Edward VII and Wilhelm II, the Emperor of Germany.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Paul Ashford Harris about the events that marked enormous change for the British Empire, the three great figures in the early 20th century history that each played important roles in that new century, and how different the geo-political world might have looked without them.

The British Navy, the largest in the world, is for the first time in a century under serious threat. World War 1 is imminent. Three very different characters converge to change the course of history. The eminent female archaeologist Gertrude Bell is exploring the ancient treasures of Persia. The charismatic Englishman Jackie Fisher, Admiral of the Fleet, is battling to convince the British Navy to modernise. William D'Arcy, a determined Queensland businessman is in the process of founding the Middle East's oil industry. Together these extraordinary personalities shine a light on one of the most dramatic periods of the twentieth century. Love too, weaves a path through these important historical events: from Persia to London to Far North Queensland and Gallipoli, this fascinating story is populated by a host of famous (and infamous) characters, from Winston Churchill and T. E. Lawrence ('Lawrence of Arabia'), to the new King Edward VII and Wilhelm II, the Emperor of Germany. In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Paul Ashford Harris about the events that marked enormous change for the British Empire, the three great figures in the early 20th century history that each played important roles in that new century, and how different the geo-political world might have looked without them.

Welcome to a journey through the grand and magnificent events of royal history. From the castles of medieval Europe to the palaces of modern-day monarchy, we will explore the moments that defined the lives of kings and queens, and the events that shaped the course of history. From the coronation of King Henry VIII, to the abdication of King Edward VIII, and from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the wedding of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. These are the tales of power, passion, love, and tragedy that have captured the imagination of generations. So sit back, relax, and join us as we delve into the rich and fascinating history of royalty. Katheryn Howard Lady Jane Grey Catherine of Austria Elizabeth of Bohemia Margaret of France George, Duke of Clarance Queen Mary I -- Commercial FREE for patrons! Love the Tudors? Read the stories of the Tudors on Tudors Dynasty! -- Credits: Hosted by: Rebecca Larson Edited by: Rebecca Larson Opening Music: Mystical Autumn by MusicLFiles License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles #TWRH #OTD #Royals #History #Queens #Kings --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rebecca-larson/message

Colabora Con Biblioteca Del Metal: En Twitter - https://twitter.com/Anarkometal72 Y Donanos Unas Propinas En BAT. Para Seguir Con El Proyecto De la Biblioteca Mas Grande Del Metal. Muchisimas Gracias. La Tienda De Biblioteca Del Metal: Encontraras, Ropa, Accesorios,Decoracion, Ect... Todo Relacionado Al Podcats Biblioteca Del Metal Y Al Mundo Del Heavy Metal. Descubrela!!!!!! Ideal Para Llevarte O Regalar Productos Del Podcats De Ivoox. (Por Tiempo Limitado) https://teespring.com/es/stores/biblioteca-del-metal-1 Paul Bruce Dickinson (Worksop, Nottinghamshire, 7 de agosto de 1958), más conocido como Bruce Dickinson, es un cantante, productor musical, esgrimista, empresario, escritor, historiador y piloto de aviación británico. Es famoso por ser el vocalista, frontman y co-compositor de la banda de heavy metal Iron Maiden. Es considerado por muchos expertos de canto, medios y el público en general como uno de los mejores cantantes de la historia de este género. También posee un nivel intermedio de interpretación en guitarra, mostrado principalmente en su carrera en solitario. Nacido en Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Bruce Dickinson comenzó su carrera musical en pequeñas bandas en la década de 1970, mientras asistía a la escuela en Sheffield y a la universidad en Londres. En 1979 se unió a la agrupación Samson, con la que logró cierta popularidad bajo el nombre artístico de "Bruce Bruce". Tras grabar dos discos de estudio dejó la banda en 1981 para unirse a Iron Maiden, reemplazando al cantante Paul Di'Anno. Durante su primera etapa en Iron Maiden grabó una serie de exitosos álbumes que se convirtieron en discos de platino y oro en los Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido en la década de 1980. Dickinson abandonó Iron Maiden en 1993 (siendo reemplazado por Blaze Bayley) para seguir una carrera como solista, lo que le permitió experimentar con una amplia variedad de estilos entre el heavy metal y el hard rock. Se reincorporó a la banda en 1999 junto con el guitarrista Adrian Smith. Tras su regreso a Iron Maiden grabó un nuevo disco en solitario en 2005, Tyranny of Souls. Su primo Rob Dickinson fue el vocalista de la banda británica de rock alternativo Catherine Wheel, mientras que su hijo, Austin, lideró la banda de metalcore Rise to Remain. Aparte de su carrera en la música, Dickinson ha llevado a cabo otro tipo de actividades. Emprendió una carrera como piloto comercial para la aerolínea Astraeus Airlines. Tras el cierre de Astraeus, creó su propia empresa de mantenimiento de aviones y capacitación de pilotos en 2012, Cardiff Aviation. Dickinson presentó su propio programa de radio en la emisora BBC Radio 6 Music de 2002 a 2010 y también ha presentado documentales de televisión, ha escrito novelas y guiones cinematográficos, creó una exitosa cerveza con Robinsons Brewery y compitió como esgrimista a nivel internacional. Paul Bruce Dickinson nació en Worksop, Nottinghamshire.​ Su madre, Sonia, trabajaba a medio tiempo en una fábrica de calzado, y su padre, Bruce (f.2018), era un mecánico del ejército.​ El inesperado embarazo de Sonia obligó a la joven pareja a contraer matrimonio.​ Inicialmente fue criado por sus abuelos, un trabajador de una mina de carbón local y un ama de casa.​ Este hecho es recordado por Dickinson en la letra de la canción "Born in '58" de su primer álbum como solista, Tattooed Millionaire.​ Estudió en la escuela primaria de Manton en Worksop mientras sus padres vivían en Sheffield.​ Cuando cumplió seis años fue enviado a Sheffield por sus abuelos,​ lugar donde ingresó en una escuela primaria en Manor.​ Luego de unos meses, sus padres decidieron inscribirlo en una escuela privada llamada Sharrow Vale Junior.​ Dickinson ha afirmado que debido a esta situación aprendió a ser autosuficiente, pero no pudo entablar amistades duraderas.​ Bruce tiene una hermana menor, la jinete profesional Helena Stormanns, nacida en 1963.​ Trató de aislarse de ella tanto como pudo cuando era joven, al parecer porque presumía que el nacimiento de Helena si fue planeado.​ La primera experiencia de Bruce con la música ocurrió en Worksop, cuando bailaba para sus abuelos la canción "The Twist" de Chubby Checker.​ Su primer álbum fue el sencillo "She Loves You" de The Beatles, un regalo de su abuelo. Desde ese momento empezó a interesarse en la música rock.​ Intentó tocar la guitarra acústica de su padre, pero sus dedos terminaron ampollados.​ Cuando se mudaron a Sheffield, los padres de Dickinson se ganaban la vida comprando propiedades, acondicionándolas y vendiéndolas para obtener un beneficio.​ Como resultado, gran parte de su infancia la pasó viviendo en un sitio de construcción, hasta que sus padres compraron una pensión y un garaje en bancarrota donde su padre comenzó a vender autos de segunda mano.​ Los ingresos de su negocio le dieron la oportunidad de darle a Bruce (entonces de 13 años) una educación en un internado en la escuela Oundle, una institución pública en Northamptonshire.​ Dickinson no se oponía a mudarse de su hogar porque no había logrado "ningún vínculo real" con sus padres, ya que había sido criado por sus abuelos en Worksop hasta que cumplió los seis años.​ En Oundle, Dickinson era acosado constantemente por los niños mayores de Sidney House, la pensión a la que pertenecía,​ hecho que describió como "una tortura sistemática" que lo llevó a convertirse en un niño prácticamente aislado.​ Sus intereses en Oundle solían ser militares; fue cofundador de la sociedad de juegos de guerra de la escuela con su compañero Mike Jordan, logrando una posición de cierto poder en la fuerza de cadetes de la escuela,​ donde se le permitió manejar munición real, que utilizaba para crear trampas explosivas.​ En Oundle Dickinson empezó a interesarse en el hard rock, especialmente tras escuchar la épica canción "Child in Time" de Deep Purple en el cuarto de uno de sus compañeros, quedando asombrado por la potencia vocal de Ian Gillan.​ El primer álbum que compró con su propio dinero fue Deep Purple In Rock, disco que terminó de afianzar su gusto por este tipo de música.​ Más adelante compró el álbum debut de Black Sabbath, Aqualung de Jethro Tull y Tarkus de Emerson, Lake & Palmer.​ La primera banda que pudo ver en directo fue Wild Turkey, agrupación que tocó en su escuela y que tenía entre sus filas al bajista de Jethro Tull, Glenn Cornick.​ Más tarde asistió a conciertos de Van der Graaf Generator y Arthur Brown.​ Bruce se interesó inicialmente en aprender a tocar la batería,​ practicando con un par de bongós.​ El músico recuerda que tocaba y cantaba la canción "Let It Be" con su amigo Mike Jordan, descubriendo que tenía una voz prometedora para cantar música rock.​ Poco tiempo después fue expulsado de Oundle por participar en una broma en la que orinó sobre la cena del director de la institución.​ Tras retornar a su hogar en Sheffield en 1976, ingresó en la escuela King Edward VII, lugar donde se unió a su primera banda.​ Escuchó a otros dos alumnos hablar sobre la necesidad de un cantante para su banda, por lo que se ofreció como voluntario de inmediato.​ La banda practicaba en el garaje del padre del baterista. Allí sus compañeros se asombraron por su calidad vocal, animándolo para que comprara un micrófono.​ Su primera presentación ocurrió en una pequeña taberna en Sheffield.​ Originalmente llamada "Paradox", la banda cambió su nombre a "Styx" por sugerencia de Bruce, sin tener en cuenta que en ese momento ya existía una banda en los Estados Unidos con el mismo nombre.​ Llegaron a los titulares de los periódicos locales cuando un obrero local fue despertado por su actuación y, enojado, trató de romper la batería de la banda.​ Poco tiempo después la agrupación se disolvió.​ Después de graduarse de la escuela con énfasis en inglés, historia y economía, Dickinson confesó: "Realmente no sabía qué era lo que quería hacer".​ Lo primero que hizo fue unirse a la Segunda Reserva del Ejército por seis meses.​ Aunque disfrutó su experiencia militar, Dickinson se dio cuenta de que no quería esta opción como una carrera y aplicó para estudiar historia en la Universidad Queen Mary de Londres.​ Sus padres querían que se uniera al ejército, pero Bruce les mintió diciendo que quería graduarse antes para tener más libertad de cantar en bandas de rock.​ En la universidad se involucró en el Comité de Entretenimiento, afirmando sobre esta experiencia lo siguiente: "Un día eres roadie para The Jam, al día siguiente estás cargando una escenografía de Stonehenge para Hawkwind."​ En 1977 conoció a Paul "Noddy" White, un multi-instrumentista dueño de un gran equipo de grabación, con el que Bruce, junto al baterista Steve Jones, formaría una banda llamada Speed.​ De acuerdo con Dickinson, la banda se llamó Speed ("velocidad" en español) por la forma en que tocaban y no como una alusión a la droga del mismo nombre. ​ Dickinson empezó a escribir su propio material cuando White le enseñó tres acordes en su guitarra.​ Aunque Speed llegó a tocar varias veces en la taberna Green Man en Plumstead, la banda no duró mucho, pero sirvió como impulso para que Bruce se esforzara por buscar una carrera en la música.​ Dickinson vio un aviso en Melody Maker que decía: "Se necesita cantante para proyecto de grabación" y lo respondió inmediatamente.​ Grabó una cinta demo y la envió con la siguiente nota: "Por cierto, si creen que lo que canto es una basura, hay algún material de John Cleese grabado en el otro lado que espero les guste".​ Quedaron impresionados con su voz y lo invitaron al estudio para grabar una canción titulada "Dracula", primera pieza musical grabada por Bruce, con una agrupación llamada Shots,​ formada por dos hermanos, Phil y Doug Siviter.​ La canción fue incluida años después en el álbum recopilatorio The Best of Bruce Dickinson. Los hermanos quedaron impresionados con la calidad vocal de Bruce y le pidieron que se uniera a su banda.​ La agrupación realizaba presentaciones constantes en pequeños clubes.​ Una noche Dickinson se detuvo a mitad de una canción e increpó a uno de los asistentes por no prestar atención a la música.​ Esta práctica tuvo tan buena aceptación que el cantante empezó a hacerlo todas las noches como una práctica regular en sus presentaciones en vivo. Dickinson afirma que esta experiencia le enseñó a convertirse en un "frontman".​ El siguiente paso en su carrera fue la visita de los músicos Barry Graham ("Thunderstick") y Paul Samson a una de las presentaciones de Shots en una taberna llamada Prince of Wales en Kent.​ Impresionados con su voz y su manejo del escenario, hablaron con Dickinson después de la presentación y le ofrecieron ser el cantante de su banda, Samson.​ Dickinson aceptó unirse a la agrupación con la condición de que le dejaran presentar sus exámenes finales de historia.​ Hasta ese momento, había estado descuidando su educación universitaria.​ Como resultado, la universidad había intentado expulsarlo por reprobar sus exámenes de segundo año y no pagar sus honorarios de alojamiento, pero logró continuar debido a su papel como oficial de entretenimiento.​ Después de escribir ensayos de seis meses en el lapso de dos semanas y algunos ejercicios de última hora para sus exámenes, Dickinson logró graduarse sin muchos méritos.​ El 19 de julio de 2011, Dickinson obtuvo un doctorado honorario en música de parte de su alma máter en honor a sus contribuciones a la industria musical.​ Después de conocer a Paul Samson y a Barry Purkis y de culminar sus exámenes finales, Dickinson se unió a la banda Samson en un escenario de Bishop's Stortford para cantar la canción "Rock Me Baby", consolidando su papel como nuevo vocalista principal de la agrupación.​ La banda ya había publicado su álbum debut, Survivors de 1979, dos meses antes de la llegada de Bruce.​ Tras culminar sus estudios, Dickinson se encontró con la banda en un estudio de grabación de Greenwich para aprender las canciones de Survivors.​ Aunque no encajaban en su estilo vocal,​ la banda rápidamente escribió nuevas canciones que serían incluidas en el álbum Head On,​ algunas de las cuales fueron tocadas en vivo poco tiempo después.​ Fue durante esos primeros ensayos que surgió el nombre artístico de "Bruce Bruce", derivado de un episodio llamado "Bruces sketch" de la serie de televisión Monty Python.​ El nombre se volvió muy tedioso para Dickinson ya que la banda continuamente emitía cheques sin fondos, pagaderos a favor de "Bruce Bruce" a modo de broma.​ Dickinson más tarde comentó que odiaba ese nombre pero que terminó aceptándolo como su nombre artístico.​ Bruce se llevó una sorpresa al enterarse que no todos los músicos de rock eran "grandes artistas"; sentía que algunos de ellos, como sus compañeros en Samson, solo estaban interesados ​​en las mujeres, las drogas y el alcohol, algo con lo que no estaba de acuerdo pues sus aspiraciones eran mayores.​ Aunque había fumado marihuana antes,​ Dickinson descubrió que le era imposible comunicarse con los otros miembros de la banda si estaba sobrio, y decidió que era "el precio que debía pagar".​ Mientras lideraba la banda, Bruce escuchó a Iron Maiden por primera vez cuando la agrupación de Steve Harris abrió uno de los conciertos de Samson en el Music Machine en 1980.​ Al respecto, Dickinson afirmó: "Los vi en vivo ese día y me di cuenta que eran buenos, realmente buenos. Recuerdo que en ese momento pensé que quería ser su vocalista".​ Dickinson permaneció en Samson un año, grabando los álbumes de estudio Head On y Shock Tactics.​ Sin embargo, la banda pronto tuvo dificultades con su sello discográfico, Gem Records, que entró en quiebra y no financió su gira europea como soporte de Iron Maiden.​ La banda firmó con RCA, pero la discográfica no se mostró muy interesada.​ Tras una presentación de Samson en el Festival de Reading, el mánager de Iron Maiden, Rod Smallwood, se acercó a Dickinson y le ofreció ser el nuevo vocalista de Iron Maiden.​ Dickinson audicionó para Iron Maiden en una sala de ensayos en Hackney en septiembre de 1981. Allí descubrió que la banda tenía un nivel de profesionalismo superior al de su anterior grupo, Samson.​ En la sala de ensayos, la banda tocó las canciones "Prowler", "Sanctuary", "Running Free" y "Remember Tomorrow", antes de pedirle a Dickinson que cantara las mismas canciones en un estudio de grabación.​ Iron Maiden tenía una rutina estricta y organizada que se adaptaba al estilo de composición de la banda, algo que Dickinson describió como "la tabla de tiempo".​ Después de brindar algunos conciertos, la agrupación comenzó a componer nuevo material para su tercer álbum de estudio, The Number of the Beast, publicado en 1982. A raíz de los problemas contractuales de Samson, Dickinson no pudo ser acreditado legalmente en ninguna de las canciones del disco,​ limitándose a hacer lo que él mismo llamó como "contribuciones morales", revelando años después que contribuyó en alguna medida en la composición de las canciones "The Prisoner", "Children of the Damned" y "Run to the Hills".​ El álbum fue un éxito y encabezó las listas británicas,​ logrando la certificación de disco de platino en el Reino Unido y en los Estados Unidos.​ Tras su lanzamiento, la banda se embarcó en la gira internacional The Beast on the Road para promocionar el disco. En los siguientes álbumes, Piece of Mind de 1983 y Powerslave de 1984, el monopolio compositivo de Steve Harris fue dejado de lado para incorporar las ideas de los demás miembros de la banda. Dickinson contribuyó con la composición de algunas canciones como los sencillos "Flight of Icarus" y "2 Minutes to Midnight".​ Durante la multitudinaria gira World Slavery Tour, como parte de los nuevos elementos teatrales incorporados en el escenario de la banda, Bruce usó una máscara con plumas durante la interpretación de la canción "Powerslave". Según sus propias declaraciones, compró dicha máscara en una tienda de artículos sexuales.​ La gira fue tan larga y desgastante que Dickinson llegó a considerar abandonar el proyecto cuando el tour se encontraba a mitad de camino.​ La gerencia de Iron Maiden añadía fechas a la gira constantemente hasta que Dickinson amenazó con dejar la banda si continuaban haciéndolo.​ Al finalizar la gira, la banda se tomó seis meses de descanso, tiempo que Bruce aprovechó para practicar esgrima.​ Iron Maiden comenzó a escribir material para su siguiente álbum, Somewhere in Time. Dickinson estaba decepcionado ya que sentía que la banda requería en ese momento de un estilo más acústico para seguir siendo relevante, a pesar de que se introdujeron sintetizadores en la grabación del disco.​ No tuvo créditos de composición en el álbum, ya que su material fue rechazado por el resto de la banda.​ Steve Harris declaró que esto ocurrió porque sus composiciones no eran lo suficientemente buenas, pues Dickinson "probablemente era el más afectado tras finalizar la gira World Slavery Tour".​ Tras la gira promocional de Somewhere in Time, Iron Maiden empezó a trabajar en su siguiente álbum de estudio, Seventh Son of a Seventh Son, disco más experimental que sus anteriores trabajos y con algunos elementos de rock progresivo.​ Aunque se convirtió en el segundo álbum de Iron Maiden en encabezar las listas de éxitos británicas,​ fue el primer álbum con Dickinson como cantante que no alcanzó la certificación de platino en los Estados Unidos.​ A diferencia de Somewhere in Time, Dickinson se mostró más entusiasmado con el álbum y aportó créditos de composición.​ Después de finalizar la gira promocional del disco en 1988, el grupo decidió tomarse un año de descanso.​ Durante la etapa de composición del siguiente álbum, el guitarrista Adrian Smith dejó la banda y fue reemplazado por Janick Gers. El octavo álbum de estudio de Iron Maiden, No Prayer for the Dying de 1990, representó un cambio significativo en el sonido de la banda, abandonando la experimentación a favor de un heavy metal más convencional y comercial. Bruce cambió su forma de cantar, adoptando una voz más áspera.​ El disco fue grabado en un rancho de propiedad de Steve Harris con el estudio móvil de The Rolling Stones.​ La canción "Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter", compuesta originalmente por Dickinson para la banda sonora de la película de terror estadounidense A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child, se convirtió en el único sencillo de Iron Maiden en encabezar la lista de éxitos UK Singles Chart, pese a recibir un premio Golden Raspberry en la categoría de peor canción original en 1989.​ En 1992, Harris había convertido su rancho en un estudio de grabación y allí fue grabado Fear of the Dark, el nuevo álbum de estudio de la banda.​ Luego de la gira mundial Fear of the Dark Tour, Dickinson decidió dejar Iron Maiden para enfocarse en su carrera como solista.​ En ese momento la banda había agendado otra gira mundial en 1993, de la cual Bruce no disfrutó. A lo largo de la misma, Dickinson recibió muchas críticas de sus compañeros de banda. Steve Harris llegó a afirmar que en ese momento quería matarlo,​ pues según él, Dickinson solamente se esforzaba cuando la prensa se encontraba en el evento,​ de lo contrario simplemente mascullaba las canciones arriba del escenario.​ Bruce ha negado estas acusaciones, argumentando que le era imposible brindar un rendimiento decente algunas noches debido a la mala atmósfera existente entre él y sus compañeros.​ Su última presentación con la banda fue filmada por la BBC en los estudios Pinewood y publicada en vídeo con el título Raising Hell, con la incorporación del ilusionista Simon Drake animando el espectáculo.​ Junto con Adrian Smith, Dickinson regresó a Iron Maiden en 1999 después de sostener una conversación con Rod Smallwood.​ Smallwood le mencionó la posibilidad del retorno de Bruce a Steve Harris, pero el bajista inicialmente mostró algunas reservas al respecto, algo que cambió con el paso del tiempo.​ Harris y Dickinson se reunieron en la casa de Smallwood en Brighton en enero de 1999 para dialogar, algo que no ocurría entre ambos músicos desde 1993.​ Aunque se encontraban nerviosos por el encuentro, al verse cara a cara la tensión se disipó de inmediato y ambos acordaron que Dickinson debía regresar al grupo.​ Después de embarcarse en la gira promocional del álbum recopilatorio Ed Hunter, la banda ingresó al estudio para grabar el disco Brave New World, primer álbum con Dickinson desde 1992. Bruce insistió en que la agrupación debía buscar un nuevo productor en reemplazo de Martin Birch y grabar en un estudio diferente al que se utilizó para la grabación de No Prayer for the Dying y Fear of the Dark, algo que Harris aceptó.​ Finalmente el disco fue grabado en los estudios Guillaume Tell en París con el productor Kevin "The Caveman" Shirley.​ La agrupación se embarcó en una gira mundial, finalizando en el popular festival Rock in Rio ante unas 250000 personas.​ En 2003 la banda grabó el álbum Dance of Death en los estudios SARM de Londres, nuevamente con Kevin Shirley como productor.​ Después de salir de gira Iron Maiden regresó a SARM en 2006 para grabar el álbum A Matter of Life and Death,​ para luego embarcarse en un tour a nivel mundial. Entre 2008 y 2009 la banda llevó a cabo la gira Somewhere Back In Time World Tour,​ en la que Bruce piloteó un Boeing 757 bautizado Ed Force One.​ Fue realizado un entensivo documental sobre la gira titulado Iron Maiden: Flight 666, que tuvo un estreno limitado en cines en 2009.​ Iron Maiden volvió a salir de gira en 2010 para promocionar un nuevo disco, llamado The Final Frontier​ y grabado en Nassau.​ En septiembre de 2014 Iron Maiden empezó la grabación de su álbum de estudio número 16, The Book of Souls, en los estudios Guillaume Tell en París.​ El álbum contiene dos canciones escritas en su totalidad por Dickinson, "If Eternity Should Fail" y "Empire of the Clouds",​ la primera de ellas escrita para un posible álbum como solista.​ "Empire of the Clouds", de casi 18 minutos de duración,​ se convirtió en la canción más larga en toda la discografía de Iron Maiden y presenta a Bruce Dickinson tocando el piano por primera vez en una grabación de la banda.​ Hubo una nueva gira en 2016, con Dickinson piloteando nuevamente el avión de la agrupación.​ En el marco de la gira Eddie Rips Up the World Tour en 2005, Iron Maiden se presentó en el festival estadounidense Ozzfest junto a Black Sabbath como cabeza de cartel. Sharon, la esposa y representante del cantante Ozzy Osbourne, incitó a algunos amigos de su familia y miembros de otras bandas a sabotear la última presentación de Iron Maiden en el Anfiteatro San Manuel en San Bernardino, California el 20 de agosto,​ en un ataque que fue descrito por Rod Smallwood como "vil, peligroso, criminal y cobarde, un irrespeto a los fanáticos que pagaron una entrada para ver a su banda tocar un concierto completo".​ Sharon ordenó que el sonido de la banda fuera cortado, retrasó la entrada de la mascota Eddie the Head​ y alentó a los seguidores de su familia a arrojar huevos, tapas de botellas y encendedores desde la audiencia.​ De acuerdo a Dickinson, este ataque fue la respuesta a unas declaraciones dadas por el músico en las que criticaba los programas de telerrealidad, algo que, según él, Sharon Osbourne tomó de manera personal.​ Sin embargo, el diario The Guardian informó que Dickinson se había referido de mala manera al programa The Osbournes y había hecho mofa del uso del teleprónter en los conciertos de Ozzy Osbourne.​ Dickinson ha negado haber hecho comentarios contra Ozzy Osbourne y Black Sabbath,​ pero admitió sus críticas hacia la organización del Ozzfest, asegurando que muchas de las bandas que participaban del festival habían pagado para poder estar allí.​ Después del fallido concierto en San Bernardino, Sharon lanzó una declaración adicional donde acusaba a Dickinson de hacer varios comentarios en contra de los Estados Unidos,​ de los que no se presentó ninguna evidencia.​ Adicionalmente, Osbourne afirmó que la bandera británica exhibida por Dickinson durante la canción "The Trooper" era una falta de respeto con las tropas estadounidenses​ que en ese momento se encontraban peleando junto al ejército británico en la Guerra de Irak.​ Sharon también afirmó que Steve Harris le había presentado disculpas a su esposo Ozzy en San Bernardino por los comentarios de Dickinson,​ algo que Harris negó tiempo después, asegurando que sus palabras fueron tergiversadas.​ A comienzos de 1989, el sello discográfico Zomba le pidió a Dickinson que produjera una canción para la película de horror A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child,​ proporcionándole un presupuesto, un estudio y un productor, Chris Tsangarides. Dickinson aceptó la propuesta y se puso en contacto con el guitarrista Janick Gers para grabar la canción "Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter"​ con la colaboración del bajista Andy Carr y del baterista Fabio del Río.​ "La escribí en tres minutos", afirmó Dickinson, "No se de donde salió el título, simplemente apareció en mi cabeza".​ Impresionados con los resultados, los agentes de Zomba le ofrecieron a Dickinson un contrato para grabar un álbum completo en calidad de solista.​ Con la misma alineación y el mismo productor, el álbum debut de Bruce Dickinson, Tattooed Millionaire, fue escrito y grabado en aproximadamente dos semanas y publicado en mayo de 1990 con su correspondiente gira.​ Ese mismo año Dickinson grabó el clásico de Deep Purple "Smoke on the Water" junto con otras estrellas del rock como Ritchie Blackmore, Paul Rodgers, Bryan Adams, Tony Iommi, David Gilmour y Brian May, como parte del esfuerzo benéfico Rock Aid Armenia.​ Acompañado por la banda británica Skin, produjo una versión de la canción "Elected" de Alice Cooper con el actor Rowan Atkinson (caracterizando a Mr. Bean), usada en 1992 por la organización caritativa Comic Relief​ y cinco años más tarde en la banda sonora de la película de humor Bean.​ Para su segunda producción discográfica como solista, Dickinson contó con la colaboración del productor estadounidense Keith Olsen. Mientras se encontraba trabajando en el disco en Los Ángeles, decidió abandonar la alineación de Iron Maiden.​ Descontento por la orientación que estaba tomando el proyecto con Olsen, Dickinson empezó a trabajar con el guitarrista de la banda de rock latino Tribe of Gypsies, Roy Z.​ El álbum Balls to Picasso fue grabado con la banda Tribe of Gypsies como soporte​ y publicado en 1994. El mismo año Dickinson grabó una versión de la canción "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" con la banda Godspeed para el disco tributo a Black Sabbath Nativity in Black.​ Con la ayuda del compositor y guitarrista Alex Dickson, Bruce empezó a crear material para su nuevo disco.​ En 1994 y con su nueva banda, Bruce brindó un concierto en Sarajevo. Esta presentación fue usada para crear el documental Scream For Me Sarajevo, estrenado en 2017.​ Tras la finalización de la gira en soporte del disco Balls to Picasso, Dickinson empezó a trabajar en la grabación de su nuevo álbum, Skunkworks. El músico decidió que Skunkworks sería también el nombre de la banda, pero la compañía discográfica se rehusó a publicar el álbum sin que su nombre apareciera en la portada.​ Dickinson contrató al productor Jack Endino, recordado por producir el primer álbum de estudio de Nirvana. El proyecto Skunkworks se disolvió cuando finalizó la gira. "Estaba devastado por lo de Skunkworks", afirmó Bruce, "Skunkworks fue un disco por el que trabajé incansablemente y a nadie pareció importarle una mierda".​ Después de un breve periodo de inactividad, Dickinson se reunió nuevamente con el guitarrista Roy Z para grabar su siguiente disco, Accident of Birth. "Fue realmente Roy el que me convenció de volver a intentarlo. Me llamó por teléfono y me dijo que estaba trabajando en un nuevo material que sonaba como un álbum de metal. Yo estaba asustado, pensaba que no tenía nada para ofrecer. Pero cuando escuché por el teléfono algunas de sus canciones me di cuenta que realmente había algo allí".​ Bruce le ofreció al guitarrista Adrian Smith que tomara parte de la grabación del álbum como un segundo guitarrista, pero terminó quedándose definitivamente en la alineación.​ El álbum marcó el retorno de Bruce Dickinson al heavy metal, logrando excelentes críticas por parte de la prensa especializada. El portal Sputnikmusic remarcó: "Es un álbum satisfactorio que llena el vacío que dejó Iron Maiden durante la década de 1990".​ El siguiente disco, The Chemical Wedding, un álbum semi-conceptual basado en la obra de William Blake, fue incluso más exitoso que su predecesor. Sputnikmusic afirmó: "Bruce ha superado todas las expectativas dando vida a un álbum incluso mejor que el anterior."​ Durante la gira soporte de The Chemical Wedding fue grabada una presentación en tierras brasileñas, registrada en el álbum Scream for Me Brazil. El disco fue publicado en 1999, año en el que Smith y Dickinson regresaron a Iron Maiden. En el año 2000, Dickinson aportó la voz para la canción "Into the Black Hole" del álbum Universal Migrator Part 2: Flight of the Migrator de la banda de metal progresivo Ayreon.​ Ese mismo año colaboró con el cantante Rob Halford en la grabación de la canción "The One You Love to Hate", disponible en el álbum Resurrection de la banda Halford.​ Un álbum recopilatorio titulado The Best of Bruce Dickinson fue publicado a finales de 2001, incluyendo dos nuevas canciones y un disco de rarezas.​ Su último álbum de estudio, Tyranny of Souls, fue publicado en mayo de 2005. En esta oportunidad, la composición de las canciones se dividió entre Roy Z y Dickinson y muchas canciones fueron compuestas por Roy, quien le enviaba las grabaciones a Bruce mientras estaba de gira con Iron Maiden.​ El 21 de junio de 2005 la discografía completa de Bruce Dickinson fue relanzada con material adicional. El mismo año Bruce aportó su voz para la canción "Beast in the Light" de la banda brasileña Tribuzy.​ Un box-set compuesto por tres discos de DVD titulado Anthology fue publicado el 19 de junio de 2006, con conciertos y vídeos promocionales de toda la carrera en solitario del cantante, al igual que un vídeo clásico de Samson titulado "Biceps of Steel".​ En diciembre de 2017, Dickinson afirmó que existía la posibilidad de publicar un álbum conceptual titulado If Eternity Should Fail, el mismo nombre de la primera canción del álbum The Book of Souls de Iron Maiden, confirmando que dicha canción fue compuesta originalmente para ser usada en su nuevo trabajo como solista. "Si hago otro álbum en solitario, algo que creo que haré, podría seguir con mi plan original y titularlo If Eternity Should Fail. Fue la primera canción que escribí para él. Entonces probablemente la incluiría allí. Pero sería ligeramente diferente a la versión de Maiden". Bruce estuvo casado con Jane Dickinson entre 1983 y 1987.​ Posteriormente, se casó con Paddy Bowden, con quien tiene tres hijos: Austin (nacido en 1990), Griffin (nacido en 1992) y Kia (nacida en 1994).​ Todos nacieron en Chiswick, Londres,​ donde Dickinson ha vivido desde 1981. ​ Austin Dickinson fue el vocalista principal de la banda de metalcore Rise to Remain​ hasta que esta se disolvió en 2015. Tiempo después formó un nuevo grupo llamado As Lions.​ Griffin Dickinson, que había trabajado como técnico durante algunas giras de Iron Maiden,​ es el vocalista de la banda de hardcore melódico SHVPES.​ El primo de Bruce, Rob Dickinson, fue el cantante de la banda de rock alternativo Catherine Wheel y fundó la compañía Singer Vehicle Design, especializada en vehículos Porsche.​ En una entrevista con Sarah Montague para el programa HARDtalk de la BBC en 2012, Dickinson se describió como conservador y euroescéptico.​ En 2015 el músico se sometió a siete semanas de quimioterapia y radioterapia para combatir un tumor cancerígeno en la parte posterior de su lengua.​ Su equipo médico esperaba una total recuperación tras detectar el tumor en una primera etapa de desarrollo.​ El 15 de mayo sus especialistas le informaron que el tumor había sido controlado. En una entrevista con el periodista estadounidense Eddie Trunk, Bruce afirmó que su enfermedad había sido ocasionada por el virus del papiloma humano, probablemente adquirido por la práctica del sexo oral.​ Aparte de la música, Dickinson ha trabajado en diversos campos. Practica esgrima con un gran nivel, llegando a alcanzar la séptima posición en la clasificación de la disciplina en Gran Bretaña,​ fundando además una compañía de equipamiento para el deporte llamada "Duellists" ("duelistas" en castellano, referencia al título de una canción del álbum Powerslave de Iron Maiden).​ También es piloto de aviones y ocupó el rango de comandante para la desaparecida empresa de aviación Astraeus. Es el propietario de una empresa de mantenimiento de aviones. En 2010 Bruce asumió como director de marketing de Astraeus. Dado el amplio interés y experiencia en diferentes áreas del conocimiento, Dickinson es considerado como un polímata, siendo calificado como tal por la revista británica Intelligent Life (hoy conocida como 1843) en una edición del año 2009.​ Dickinson aprendió a volar de forma recreacional en Florida en la década de 1990​ y actualmente cuenta con una licencia de piloto. Regularmente pilotaba aviones Boeing 757 en su rol de capitán de la aerolínea de vuelos chárter Astraeus,​ en la cual también se desempeñó como director de mercadeo.​ Tras el cierre de Astraeus el 21 de noviembre de 2011, Dickinson fundó la compañía Cardiff Aviation Limited el 1 de mayo de 2012, especializada en el mantenimiento de aeronaves.​ De acuerdo a The Wall Street Journal, en enero de 2013 Cardiff Aviation había generado 40 empleos y tenía la meta de superar los 100 empleos para 2013.​ En junio de 2013, The Daily Telegraph reportó que la compañía había logrado generar alrededor de 70 nuevos empleos.​ En agosto de 2015, Cardiff Aviation firmó un contrato para brindar sus servicios a la aerolínea Air Djibouti.​ Como resultado de su experiencia en los negocios, ha sido orador en importantes eventos alrededor del mundo.​ Su papel como piloto lo ha llevado a liderar algunos vuelos de alto perfil, como el retorno de un grupo de pilotos de la Real Fuerza Aérea desde Afganistán en 2008,​ 200 ciudadanos británicos desde Líbano durante el conflicto bélico de ese país en 2006​ y 180 turistas varados en Egipto tras el colapso de la aerolínea XL Airways en septiembre de 2008.​ Adicionalmente transportó a las plantillas de los equipos de fútbol Rangers F.C. y Liverpool F.C. a jugar partidos como visitante en Israel e Italia en 2007 y 2010 respectivamente.​ En la gira Somewhere Back In Time World Tour fue el piloto del Boeing 757 que transportó a la banda y a todo su montaje en un extenso tour a nivel mundial.​ Esta experiencia fue registrada en el documental Iron Maiden: Flight 666.​ Dickinson pilotó el "Ed Force One" nuevamente para la gira The Final Frontier World Tour en 2011.​ Para la gira The Book of Souls World Tour, la banda voló en un jet Boeing 747-400, pilotado de igual manera por el cantante.​ Presentó un programa llamado Bruce Dickinson's Friday Rock Show en una emisora de radio de la BBC inglesa especializado en rock alternativo. Su última transmisión en vivo ocurrió el 28 de mayo de 2010 abandonando el formato habitual del programa para realizar un tributo personal y musical al cantante entonces recién fallecido Ronnie James Dio. También estuvo encargado del programa Monsters of Rock en otro dial de la misma radio entre 2003 y 2007.​ En 2005 fue el presentador del documental Flying Heavy Metal del canal Discovery Channel, en el que combinaba sus dos grandes aficiones, los aviones y la música.​ En 2006 presentó un documental para Sky One titulado Inside Spontaneous Human Combustion with Bruce Dickinson, en el que se investigaba el fenómeno de la combustión humana espontánea mediante la ayuda de varios expertos y la realización de varios experimentos para determinar su posible causa.​ Otras apariciones en televisión incluyen papeles de invitado en producciones como Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Space Cadets y Clarkson, programa conducido por Jeremy Clarkson.​ Dickinson también apareció en una serie de la BBC llamada The Paradise Club, interpretando el papel de un músico llamado Jake Skinner.​ Durante la gira Somewhere on Tour en 1987, Dickinson empezó a escribir su primera novela.​ El músico describió su obra The Adventures of Lord Iffy Boatrace como una mezcla entre la literatura de Tom Sharpe, el piloto ficticio Biggles y la revista Penthouse.​ Kerrang! se refirió a la misma como "un ataque satírico al fetichismo entre las clases altas".​ Tras terminar su escritura, Dickinson se dirigió a la editorial Sidgwick & Jackson, quienes, según el propio Bruce, accedieron a publicar el libro sin siquiera leerlo, basados simplemente en las ventas de los álbumes de Iron Maiden.​ Publicada en 1990, la novela vendió más de 40.000 copias en poco tiempo.​ Debido a la alta demanda, Sidgwick & Jackson pidieron a Dickinson la producción de una secuela,​ publicada en 1992 con el título The Missionary Position, una sátira al teleevangelismo.​ No se publicaron nuevas novelas de la serie, aunque Dickinson escribió las primeras 60 páginas de una precuela que pretendía contar la historia de Lord Iffy Boatrace en su adolescencia.​ Escribió el guion para la película Chemical Wedding junto al cineasta Julian Doyle, basada en la vida y obra de Aleister Crowley, el legendario místico, mago y ocultista inglés del siglo XX, fundador de la religión neopagana Thelema. La película, en la que Dickinson apareció en un pequeño cameo, fue estrenada en 2008 y contó con la actuación de Simon Callow.​ El 15 de octubre de 2015, las editoriales HarperCollins y Dey Street anunciaron la publicación de un libro con las memorias de Bruce Dickinson.​ What Does This Button Do?​ fue publicado el 19 de octubre de 2017.​ En 2013 Iron Maiden colaboró con la compañía cervecera Robinsons Brewery en la localidad de Stockport para crear la cerveza "Trooper",​ mediante una receta formulada por Dickinson con el cervecero Martyn Weeks.​ En mayo de 2014 la cerveza había vendido más de dos millones de pintas en 40 países, convirtiéndose en la exportación más exitosa de Robinsons.​ Tras el éxito de Trooper, Dickinson, un fanático de la cerveza de barril tradicional inglesa,​ declaró que tiene la intención de desarrollar más cervezas en el futuro, aunque los nuevos productos estarían "basados en Trooper y no en Iron Maiden, pues Trooper ha tomado una vida propia. La gente la bebe porque les gusta la cerveza, no porque sean fanáticos de Maiden".​ Aunque Dickinson nunca recibió un entrenamiento de voz formal, aún posee un amplio rango vocal registrado como tenor dramático. ​ Junto con Ronnie James Dio y Rob Halford, Dickinson es uno de los pioneros del estilo vocal operístico que más tarde sería adoptado por los vocalistas de power metal y regularmente aparece cerca de la cima en las listas de los mejores vocalistas de rock de todos los tiempos.​ Bruce ha afirmado que su estilo fue influenciado principalmente por los cantantes Arthur Brown, Ian Gillan de (Deep Purple), Ian Anderson (de Jethro Tull) y Peter Hammill (de Van der Graaf Generator).​ Su forma de cantar varió notablemente en la década de 1990 en la grabación de álbumes como No Prayer for the Dying, Fear of the Dark y su primer trabajo en solitario Tattooed Millionaire, haciendo uso de un sonido mucho más áspero, algo especialmente notorio en la canción "Be Quick or Be Dead" de Fear of the Dark.​ Desde su regreso a Iron Maiden en 1999, adoptó nuevamente su particular voz de la década de 1980,​ aunque su potencia ha disminuido con la edad.​ Según un informe publicado en el Daily Mirror, Dickinson tiene un rango vocal estimado de 4.25 octavas.​ Además de su capacidad vocal, Bruce es conocido por sus actuaciones enérgicas en el escenario, que ofrece constantemente a pesar de su edad.​ Considera que el público asistente debe sentir "la esencia de la experiencia de Maiden" y que su papel es "reducir el lugar para convertir un estadio de fútbol en el club más pequeño del mundo".​ Para lograr esto, insiste en mantener contacto visual con los miembros de la audiencia,​ motivándolos a gritar usando la frase "Scream for Me" ("Griten para mí").​ Constantemente critica a los artistas que no se conectan con sus fanáticos, particularmente con aquellos que "se ocultan detrás de los amplificadores" y usan teleprompters, señalando que "la gente paga un buen dinero para verlos y ellos ni siquiera pueden recordar la maldita letra de sus canciones". Discografia Oficial: https://www.discogs.com/es/artist/260980-Bruce-Dickinson

Originally released April, 2021. Upper-class ladies in Victorian Era England put on a fake limp as a fashion statement. It was just one of many ways they emulated the beautiful Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales who went on to become Queen of England, wife of King Edward VII. In this episode, we talk about the “Alexandra Limp,” some other stupid fashion contagions and then we quiz Dan R Morris from the “Tracing the Path” podcast.  Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent To save time by using an AI Content Generator, visit our sponsor: http://phosphorAI.com For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

When the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, hired the brilliant James Kenneth Stephen to tutor his eldest son, Prince Eddy, Stephen and his student became fast friends. Some believe they were more than friends. After publishing two volumes of poetry, Stephen suffered a mental breakdown in 1891. Based on what happened next, Stephen's tantalizing relationship with Eddy, and violent themes in his writing, several commentators have named the poet as the Ripper. Show notes and full transcript below. Show notes and full transcripts available at www.artofcrimepodcast.com.   If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.   The Art of Crime is part of the Airwave Media network. To learn more about Airwave, visit www.airwavemedia.com. If you'd like to advertise on The Art of Crime, please email advertising@airwavemedia.com.

In this episode of Object Matters host Dr Craig Barker is joined by cultural historian Dr Cindy McCreery. 2022 is a particularly important year for the British royal family with the Platinum Jubilee. It is also a period of transition for the institution. Together for this episode Cindy and Craig discuss a commercially produced children's lantern slide of the first decade of the twentieth century featuring King Edward VII, Queen Alexandria and the Prince of Wales, later to be George V, and his wife Mary. Produced by W. Butcher and Sons, c. 1901-1907, the slide provides a remarkable insight into another time of transition for the monarchy, following the death of Victoria and the royal family's use of modern technologies to present themselves to the public in a reassuring manner. The conversation covers colonialism and royalty, mass consumption in the early twentieth century, Australia's complex relationship with the monarchy and the way historians can use materiality to better understand the past. Guest: Dr Cindy McCreery is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of History in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney. She is a cultural historian with an interest in visual and material culture of both the maritime British Empire and British royalty. She is author and editor of several books including The Satirical Gaze: Prints of Women in Late Eighteenth-Century England (2004) and 2020's Monarchies and Decolonisation in Asia and convened this year's 'Going Platinum: Australian responses to the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, 1952-2022' conference. Follow @DrCindyMcCreery on Twitter. Host: Dr Craig Barker, Head of Public Engagement, Chau Chak Wing Museum and Director, Paphos Theatre Archaeological Excavations. Follow @DrCraig_B on Twitter and Instagram. Object details: Magic lantern slide strip, coloured; rectangular glass slide with 4 images; royal family; portraits of King, Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales; from "Primus' Magic Lantern Slides set series VI Nursery Tales, produced by Butcher & Sons, c. 1901-1907 [SC1987.12.6.6] Read more about children lantern slides in the Chau Chak Wing Museum collection.

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King Edward VII opened the Victoria and Albert Museum on June 26, 1909. That event (occasion) is the subject of today’s Today in London History podcast. TRANSCRIPT London calling. London Walks connecting. London Walks here with your daily London fix. Story time. History time. It happened. I knew it would. My conscience got the better […]

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4 years since the death of King Edward VII, Beatrice remains hard at work editing the diaries of her late mother, Queen Victoria. 10 years after the death of Prince Albert, Victoria has yet to return to public life.Cast (In Order of Appearance)Queen Victoria: Kayla HendryPrincess Beatrice: Grace Falasco Mr. Williams: Christopher PrassePrince Maurice: Rory Dunn Servant: Rory Dunn Maid: Emily Song Tyler Bertie, Prince of Wales: Connor DelvesJohn Brown: Connor Scott Created by: Rachel GarnetProduced by Hannah ShraderOrchestration by: Galen RossAdditional Orchestration by; Rachel GarnetSound Effects by: ZapSplat Additional Sound effects by: JohnJPromo Photo Credit: Ze' Castle

The date is February 1909. Edward has returned from Berlin where he briefly lost consciousness. His advisors want him to have a health MOT in the hope that it will scare him into being healthier.  The Lost Tapes of History was created and written by Kerrie Fuller. Edward VII: Jonathan Oliver - www.spotlight.com/1533-5612-6648 Doctor: Joanna Stephens - www.mandy.com/uk/actor/joanna-stephens Narrator: Fraser Fraser - www.mandy.com/uk/actor/fraser-fraser-1 – T: @fraserfraser123 Intro/Outro: Becky Reader Fact Check here: www.losttapesofhistory.co.uk/edward-vii-and-the-doctor Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/since79p ©2021 Since79 Productions Sound effects from Freesound.org: Opening Theme Music: TheTunk; Closing Theme Music: Nuria1512; Other effects: kingsrow; AldebaranCW. Sound Disclaimer: The Lost Tapes of History was recorded remotely during lockdown in late 2020. As such, the actors used what equipment they had available and were limited by their location. This has resulted in variable audio quality although hopefully, it won't stop your enjoyment of the podcast.

Podcast: Finance & Fury Podcast (LS 44 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: The dark past of ‘environmentalism' provides clues to the point of the UN's Sustainable Development GoalsPub date: 2019-10-11Notes from Listening Post:ThoriumWelcome to Finance and Fury, The Furious Friday Edition.    The final episode in the mini-series for the SDGs - Covered a lot – today - Summary wrap up and piece together next step One sentence – UN's Agenda 2030 wants us giving up sovereignty to a global unelected socialist government – Went through the 3 Founders – Roosevelt praised fascism, thought it was the best kind of Gov and acted like it in USA, Stalin - loves him some communism and mass genocide, then Churchill – Not a fan of Indian's ‘beastly people' – 1943 Bengali Famine for 3m people starved to death thanks to his policies to take all the food out of the area This sort of thing can't happen today unless we want this – hard to hide true crimes like the past The founders of the UN weren't good leaders, they loved Authoritarian rule – Why would anyone want to live under a Nazi, Communist or Fascist? What if it is done in the name of climate change? That is the propaganda - SDG4 -method of building international socialism – the aim has always started by targeting the next generation - now with global-socialist propaganda All of SDG4 is devoted to ensuring that all children, everywhere, are transformed into what the UN calls “agents of change,” – pushing what the UN wants – Agenda 2030 agreement states the aim is to do this - “Children and young women and men are critical agents of change and will find in the new Goals a platform to channel their infinite capacities for activism into the creation of a better world,” – all the protests been concocted up as part of Agenda 2030 – through the UN 'Extinction Rebellion' protests – bringing cities to a standstill as protestors demand government officials take immediate action to combat climate change.  60 major cities across the world through late October – two days in a row – clients/staff late from protests These protestors have already taken over streets, blocked roadways, and disrupted public transportation in London, Sydney, Paris, and Berlin. Their message is that climate change is an emergency that requires drastic and immediate action Looking to force significant policy change is to shut down parts of major infrastructure, like roads, bridges, highways, rail, airports, and ports – basically acting like fascists or Stalin's useful idiots From what I see it is about crashing the global economy to install a new economic model - Modern Money Theory (MMT) Agenda 2030 is a pretty clear roadmap to global socialism and corporatism/fascism – using activists as the new Brown shirts And what's the reason behind climate change protestors shutting down cities and causing economic shocks across the world? U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon spoke of ‘a dream of a world of peace and dignity for all' this is no different than when the Communists promised the people a ‘worker's paradise.'” – to give them mass starvation and Gulag prison camps History is littered with examples - in a similar manner – Mussolini – Fascism: Doctrines and Institutions - 1923 “State intervention in economic production arises when private initiative is insufficient or when the interests of the state are involved. This intervention may take the form of control.” – Take control of the economy to serve the state, not the people Speech in 1933 – “Fascism establishes the real equality of individuals before the nations. The object of the regime in the economic field is to ensure higher social justice for the whole of the Italian people. What does social justice mean? It means work guaranteed, fair wages, decent homes, it means the possibility of continuous evolution and improvement.” – almost impossible to tell the people history calls evil to the rulers of the UN today Another example - Nazis – National Socialists – Hitler's party mandate: “We demand the nationalisation of all trusts and demand profit-sharing in large industries. The first duty of every citizen must be to work mentally or physically. No individual shall do any work that offends against the interest of the community to the benefit of all.” – UN has the circular economy to get to the same outcome – all what is in the state's interest Governments deciding what to be produced/consumed, what the price is and who is employed never ended well – but yet people are keen to repeat? The similarities between what the UN wants and what the Nazi's wanted keeps going on Nazis - First political party in the world to pass laws protecting the environment in 1935 two years after the Nazis rose to power - passed a Reich law for the protection of the natural environment scope was unprecedented at the time and while the stated goal was to protect and care for the environment – saving the planet not high on the list Think about Wars and the CO2 emissions form bombs – Obama dropped 26k bombs in 2016 alone – lots of environmental destruction and waste emission there – but meets with Greta for a photo op UN acts like fascists - That is why the 2030 Agenda is universal, applying to all countries and actors – Un states: “requires all nations to take climate action, reduce unemployment, strengthen gender equality and promote peaceful societies, to name a few, if the world is to eradicate poverty and shift into a more sustainable development” – Follows similar fascist policies of enforcement and punishment rather than incentives like a free market - Everything is an inversion – promote peaceful societies- carried out using violence/enforcement – make a tweet or FB post gets you arrested in the UK if it is offensive – Words have been equated to violence – so to keep a peaceful society nobody can do anything – let alone speak their mind – Irony here is that offence is taken, not given – but this is ignored to protect the faux offended – moral outrage parade Two-fold – Economics side of thing, and population control measure – Population is key for CO2 emissions - industrialising countries creates more CO2, create more people as well = more CO2 Agenda 2030 at the core – to reduce individuals' ability to create families and prosper – through economic and environmental control What is a clue that the UN doesn't want to solve climate change and instead grab control over your lives? The fact they wish to send billions off our shores to develop other countries – but in reality – goes to Green Climate fund which sends it off to HSBC and other banks to do who knows what with it – but if they actually develop these countries then more C02 will occur – but I think it will just be more lost money Truth - Most developed or rich nations have higher emissions – so by making us poor through extraction and laws that the developing nations don't have to follow - then lowers our consumptions and life quality Another clue is the immigration - wanting to increase immigration through the Global Migration Compact – NGOs Also - Increase in labour does drop wages – and wages aren't representing in the economy – transfer out is same as selling local currency – flooding and devaluing over time – equality – use the strong for the benefit of the weak, so everyone becomes the sum of all averages. All inversions - Another core feature of the SDGs is their focus on means of implementation, or the mobilization of financial resources, along with capacity building and technology. Mobilisation – Stalin was great at that SDG10 - which calls on the UN, national governments, and every person on Earth to “reduce inequality within and among countries.” agreement continues, will “only be possible if wealth is shared and income inequality is addressed.” Needs to be international socialism/communism – agreement states: national socialism to “combat inequality” domestically is not enough — international socialism is needed to battle inequality even “among” countries. “By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources,” Wealth redistribution alone, however, will not be enough. Governments must also seize control of the means of production — either directly or through fascist-style mandates – Like Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini, pick any dictator Agenda 2030 - “We commit to making fundamental changes in the way that our societies produce and consume goods and services,” and “governments, international organizations, the business sector and other non-state actors and individuals must contribute to changing unsustainable consumption and production patterns … to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production.” Agenda 2030 document is claiming that today's “consumption and production” patterns are unsustainable, so we'll need to get by with less. How much less? 1992 Earth Summit - Maurice Strong – Oil Billionaire founder of UNEP - “It is clear that current lifestyles and consumption patterns of the affluent middle-class … involving high meat intake, consumption of large amounts of frozen and ‘convenience' foods, ownership of motor vehicles, numerous electrical appliances, home and workplace air-conditioning ... expensive suburban housing … are not sustainable.” – Sustainable development goals aim to remove these things for sustainability = lower quality of life In truth, such “lifestyles and consumption patterns” aresustainable, so long as the freedom that makes prosperity possible is not destroyed in the name of achieving “sustainability.” The UN and the environmental lobby claim that we must get by with less because there are now too many people on the planet consuming too many resources. But this rationale for accepting UN-imposed scarcity is patently false Read just a bit of history and see this has been the same message for 200 years - All had same message back in the 1920s- running out of food when we hit 3bn people – the planet would be destroyed by the 70s, and so on What solved it? Free markets – but if markets aren't allowed to solve problems as they are closed from UN polices – these predictions may come true – so the only solution is less people Which is what this all boiled down to - populations level controls  Little unknown fact – the root of climate organisation was from individuals involved with eugenicists – mission success – population reduction is turning into the answer – not the first time it has happened – A history lesson time – British PM Margaret Thatcher - the first world leader to voice alarm over global warming in 1988 the same year, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) established the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – mandate to only look for human-induced climate change launch of the IPCC was not driven by science, but by eugenics - the “race science” made infamous by Adolf Hitler Thatcher got her marching orders from Sir Crispin Tickell - cousin Sir Julian Huxley the President of the British Eugenics Society in 1959-62 – Brother Aldus wrote Brave New World – design for the UNs ideals of how to run society in class Eugenics society Renamed the Galton Institute in 1989 – after Francis Galton who founded eugenics - had to rebrand after a few decades of bad press – Hitler, 60k forced sterilisations in California, New solution - beyond direct - how else could you have control over populations – control the environment they live Ideal or bad climates/environments can increase or decrease population size of animals in zoos – are we different? Decrease fertility rates and population goes down, reduce access to water or food, or to change their environment to adapt Sir Julian Huxley co-founded the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) with Prince Philip and former Nazi SS officer Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands - Tickell and cousin Huxley are both direct descendants of Thomas Henry Huxley, a.k.a. “Darwin's Bulldog” for his aggressive advocacy of Charles Darwin – Galton's half cousin – No wonder Nazi's loved Galton - he proclaimed that “Jews are parasites”, that “the worth of an individual should be calculated at birth, by his class”, and that the “unfit” should simply be eliminated; he was knighted by King Edward VII in 1909 for founding eugenics as a new ruling British imperial doctrine No surprise that Queen Elizabeth II's father King George VI and his wife supported Hitler right up until WWII. support is evident in a 1933 film in which the seven-year-old current Queen is giving the “Heil Hitler” salute along with her uncle the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII WWF founder Prince Philip has well-documented Nazi connections - his sister Sophie married a colonel in the SS on Himmler's personal staff Prince Philip has infamously desired to “return as a deadly virus, in order to contribute something to solve overpopulation”. The UNEP was founded by oil and mineral businessman Maurice Strong in 1972 - An ardent population control advocate member of the Club of Rome – same place UN getting its recommendations till this day – back in the 70's and 80s when this was starting - a haven for eugenicists - Garrett Hardin who has argued for brutal population control policies, such as denying medical and nutritional assistance that would condemn millions to die of starvation and disease From the horses mouth - 1989 Thatcher's speech to the UN General Assembly - “Put in its bluntest form: the main threat to our environment is more and more people, and their activities…. Mr President, the environmental challenge which confronts the whole world demands an equivalent response from the whole world. Every country will be affected and no one can opt out.” - Eugenics and population control is the barely-hidden agenda as part of the UN – google it though and ‘conspiracy' Go further and learn about Margaret sanger – planned parenthood founder – big fan of eugenics – read some letters Think about the SDGs gone through so far – the only way to get environmental damage down to nothing is if humans don't exist – Under current technology – not possible to go 100% renewables like solar, wind - Possible to go nuclear or thorium Nature of the UN is totally undemocratic and it relies on our passive, ill-informed acceptance of ‘authorities' – what the founders wanted As this plan is covertly implemented by Governments on the behest of the UN - none of us had been informed about it or have voted for it in any way; it basically leads to the loss of personal freedom and sovereignty worldwide. Which is why I wanted to do this series – provide some clarity to the issue – that the people striking and disrupting are useful idiots - don't be afraid – just say no to being forced into this As a country, shouldn't we get a say on what laws should be adopted? Especially when it comes from other unelected international individuals who have been linked to ‘racial cleansing'? Doesn't it disqualify you to be a politician if you have duel citizenship? Cause you may act in the interest of the other country – how is that different from acting on behalf a foreign Governments? The aim of being sustainable is to collapse the economy – usher in UBI and other forms of population control Control the environment – control the finances (incomes with UBI), control the lifestyles, control the living situations In the end – don't fall for the UN's promises of absolution of guilt and solving the climate changing When they can change the Spring turning to summer, I may listen – but to give over everything to a group individuals who meet in secret, all have 4 houses, take private jets everywhere and tell us we are the problem - no thank you   To close – If you are worried about the climate changing due to human activity – then do what you can control – change your behaviours – but don't ask for global socialism and repeating the horrors of history – but on a global scale –   Thanks for listening, if you want to get in contact you can here https://financeandfury.com.au/contact/    The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Finance & Fury, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Wilhelm II or William II (German: Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert; 27 January 1859 – 4 June 1941) was the last German Emperor (Kaiser) and King of Prussia. He reigned from 15 June 1888 until his abdication on 9 November 1918 shortly before Germany's defeat in World War I. The eldest grandchild of Queen Victoria, Wilhelm's first cousins included King George V of the United Kingdom and many princesses who, along with Wilhelm's sister Sophia, became European consorts. For most of his life before becoming emperor, he was second in line to succeed his grandfather Wilhelm I on the German and Prussian thrones after his father, Crown Prince Frederick. His grandfather and father both died in 1888, the Year of Three Emperors, making Wilhelm emperor and king. He dismissed the country's longtime chancellor, Otto von Bismarck, in 1890. Upon consolidating power as emperor, Wilhelm launched Germany on a bellicose "New Course" to cement its status as a respected world power. However, he frequently undermined this aim by making tactless, alarming public statements without consulting his ministers. He also did much to alienate his country from the other Great Powers by initiating a massive build-up of the German Navy, challenging French control over Morocco, and backing the Austrian annexation of Bosnia in 1908. His turbulent reign ultimately culminated in his guarantee of military support to Austria-Hungary during the crisis of July 1914, resulting in the outbreak of World War I. A lax wartime leader, he left virtually all decision-making regarding military strategy and organisation of the war effort in the hands of the German General Staff. This broad delegation of authority gave rise to a de facto military dictatorship whose belligerent foreign policy led to the United States' entry into the war on 6 April 1917. After losing the support of the German military and his subjects in November 1918, Wilhelm abdicated and fled to exile in the Netherlands, where he died in 1941. Wilhelm was born on 27 January 1859 at the Crown Prince's Palace, Berlin, to Victoria, Princess Royal, the wife of Prince Frederick William of Prussia (the future Frederick III). His mother was the eldest daughter of Britain's Queen Victoria. At the time of his birth, his great-uncle Frederick William IV was king of Prussia, and his grandfather and namesake Wilhelm was acting as regent. He was the first grandchild of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and one of the two grandchildren born in Albert's lifetime, but more importantly, the first son of the crown prince of Prussia. From 1861, Wilhelm was second in the line of succession to Prussia, and also, after 1871, to the newly created German Empire, which, according to the constitution of the German Empire, was ruled by the Prussian king. At the time of his birth, he was also sixth in the line of succession to the British throne, after his maternal uncles and his mother. A traumatic breech birth resulted in Erb's palsy, which left him with a withered left arm about six inches (15 centimetres) shorter than his right. He tried with some success to conceal this; many photographs show him holding a pair of white gloves in his left hand to make the arm seem longer. In others, he holds his left hand with his right, has his crippled arm on the hilt of a sword, or holds a cane to give the illusion of a useful limb posed at a dignified angle. Historians have suggested that this disability affected his emotional development. In 1863, Wilhelm was taken to England to be present at the wedding of his Uncle Bertie (later King Edward VII), and Princess Alexandra of Denmark. Wilhelm attended the ceremony in a Highland costume, complete with a small toy dirk. During the ceremony, the four-year-old became restless. His eighteen-year-old uncle Prince Alfred, charged with keeping an eye on him, told him to be quiet, but Wilhelm drew his dirk and threatened Alfred. When Alfred attempted to subdue him by force, Wilhelm bit him on the leg. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehistoryexpress/support

Today we look at a woman who married into a kingdom that doesn't get much coverage in mainstream history - Maud, a daughter of Bertie, the Prince of Wales and future King Edward VII.LINK TO DONATE: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ukef-ridelondon?fbclid=IwAR2gW2Sx5_dlNP2htgxzOKQl08RWcALFWY31nuEPh0_fcAA9kk6AzaTpu88 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edward VII had an instinctive understanding of the human side of monarchy. Both at home and abroad, he sought to conciliate, and was known as Edward the Peacemaker. He helped to create the good feeling with France which prepared the way for the Entente Cordiale of 1904. At home he faced a constitutional crisis when the House of Lords rejected the budget in 1909. The crisis remained unresolved at Edward's death in 1910.The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/king-edward-viiGresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 1,900 lectures free to access or download from the website.Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/GreshamCollege Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greshamcollege Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/greshamcollege