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Season 2024 – Talk 02.3 – Mother Teresa In ‘Mother Teresa’ Graham Meade tells us the history of Saint Teresa of Calcutta. The Burning House Debate: This is the third in a series of short talks given to the members of the Farnham u3a World History group. There are a number of famous people from … Continue reading "TH2024 Ep02 3 Mother Theresa" The post TH2024 Ep02 3 Mother Theresa appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

New Haven to Boston South –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 40 In ‘New  Haven to New York’ I travel on the final rail section of my tour of the United States, this time using the high speed Acela service. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep40 New Haven to Boston South" The post USRJ S3 Ep40 New Haven to Boston South appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2024 – Talk 02.2 – Mr Punch In ‘Mr Punch’ Diana Butler tells us the history of Mr Punch who is far from being just a seaside puppet show. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. The Burning House Debate: This is the second in a series of … Continue reading "TH2024 02.2 Mr Punch" The post TH2024 02.2 Mr Punch appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

New York to New Haven –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 39 In ‘New York to New Haven’ I travel from New York’s Moynihan Train Hall on the high speed Acela service. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Acela: Acela is Amtrak‘s flagship passenger service on the Northeast … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Episode 39 New York to New Haven" The post USRJ S3 Episode 39 New York to New Haven appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2024 – Talk 02.1 – Xerxes I In ‘Xerxes I’ Michael A’Bear  tells us that, as a 21 year old, he catches a bus from Victoria Coach Station to India. On that journey Michael encounters Xerxes and Darius, his father, many times Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the … Continue reading "TH2024 02.1 Xerxes I" The post TH2024 02.1 Xerxes I appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2024 – Talk 01 – Alexander the Great In ‘Alexander the Great’ David Simpson and Alan Freeland tell us about this legend from ancient time. We hear about his life, his military genius, his political skills and also the effect that he has had on culture through the ages. Click a thumbnail below to … Continue reading "TH2024 01 Alexander the Great" The post TH2024 01 Alexander the Great appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

From west of Syracuse to Albany –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 37 In ‘From west of Syracuse to Albany’ I travel another 150 miles on my journey to New York on the Lakeshore Limited. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Syracuse: The William F. Walsh Regional … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 37 From west of Syracuse to Albany" The post USRJ S3 Ep 37 From west of Syracuse to Albany appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2023 – Talk 21 – Franco’s Spain In ‘Franco’s Spain’ Peter Duffy tells us about the Spanish dictator who controlled Spain from 1939 to 1975. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Early career: After he passes out from Toledo, Franco is posted to Morocco where he remains … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep21 Franco’s Spain" The post TH2023 Ep21 Franco’s Spain appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Erie to east of Rochester –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 36 In ‘Erie to east of Rochester’ I travel a further 250 miles on my journey to New York on the Lakeshore Limited. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Erie: By the time we reach … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Episode 36 Erie to east of Rochester" The post USRJ S3 Episode 36 Erie to east of Rochester appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Through the night from Chicago to Cleveland –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 35 In ‘Through the night from Chicago to Cleveland’ I start my journey on the Lakeshore Limited. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: The Lakeshore Limited: In 1975 the Lake Shore Limited starts … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep35 Through the night from Chicago to Cleveland" The post USRJ S3 Ep35 Through the night from Chicago to Cleveland appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2023 – Talk 20- A history of Animal Welfare Legislation in the UK In ‘A history of Animal Welfare Legislation in the UK’ Richard Thomas tells us about the tortuous path culminating in the Hunting Act of 2004. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. A long time … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep20 Animal Welfare Legislation" The post TH2023 Ep20 Animal Welfare Legislation appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Chicago’s Architecture –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 34 ‘Chicago’s Architecture’ takes me on a very interesting river trip through the city. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: On to the river: I cross the river on on Michigan Avenue using the DuSable Bridge. Starting in … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Episode 34 Chicago’s Architecture" The post USRJ S3 Episode 34 Chicago’s Architecture appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2023 – Talk 19- William Cobbett and Hunting In ‘William Cobbett and Hunting’ Richard Thomas tells us about ‘field sports’ during William Cobbett’s lifetime. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. William Cobbett: A countryman learning, as a child and young man, all the skills one needs to … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep19 William Cobbett and Hunting" The post TH2023 Ep19 William Cobbett and Hunting appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Millennium Park and the Lurie Garden –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 33 ‘Millennium Park and the Lurie Garden’ takes me through the streets of Chicago to this wonderful garden in the centre of the city. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Through the streets: I’m … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep33 Millennium Park" The post USRJ S3 Ep33 Millennium Park appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2023 – Talk 17- Deborah In ‘Deborah’ Jim Hastie tells us the story about the First World War Tank D51, Deborah. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Jim tells us that Deborah is a very favourite lady of his. He says that this is her story in … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep17 Deborah" The post TH2023 Ep17 Deborah appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

We arrive in Chicago –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 32 ‘We arrive in Chicago’ completes our journey on the Texas Eagle. In 62 hours we have passed through cities and countryside, deserts and lush pasture, an amazing, ever changing, panorama. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep32 We arrive in Chicago" The post USRJ S3 Ep32 We arrive in Chicago appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2023 – Talk 16 – When newspapers were pressed to be ‘right minded’ In ‘When newspapers were pressed to be ‘right minded” Andrew Cole tells us about the state’s efforts to control the press using taxes. A situation lasting for 140 years. We learn of the efforts to achieve today’s press freedom. The issue: … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep16 When newspapers were pressed" The post TH2023 Ep16 When newspapers were pressed appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Carlinville to Pontiac –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 31 ‘Carlinville to Pontiac’ continues our journey through the lush farmland of Illinois and historic towns and cities. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Carlinville: The town is the county seat of Macoupin County and has nearly … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 31 Carlinville to Pontiac" The post USRJ S3 Ep 31 Carlinville to Pontiac appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2023 – Talk 14- Napoleon III and Eugenie In ‘Napoleon III and Eugenie’ Jo Watson tells us about the man who was Emperor of France from 1852 until his defeat by the Prussians in 1870 and his wife Eugenie. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Napoleon III: … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep14 Napoleon III and Eugenie" The post TH2023 Ep14 Napoleon III and Eugenie appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Walnut Ridge to Alton –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 30 ‘Walnut Ridge to Alton’ continues our journey through the night and into the morning as we travel through Arkansas, Missouri and enter Illinois. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Walnut Ridge: By the time we … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 30 Walnut Ridge to Alton" The post USRJ S3 Ep 30 Walnut Ridge to Alton appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2023 – Talk 13- The History Divide In ‘The History Divide’ Margaret Denyer, Alan Freeland, Andrew Cole, David Simpson and Richard Thomas give their views on the question ‘Whilst the Treaty of Versailles of 1919 ended the Allies war with Germany, did it lead to the outbreak of World War II in 1939?’ The … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep 13 The History Divide" The post TH2023 Ep 13 The History Divide appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Texarkana to Little Rock –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 29 ‘Texarkana to Little Rock’ continues our journey through the evening and into the night as we leave Texas and travel into Arkansas. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Texarkana: We reach Texarkana after 28 hours … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 29 Texarkana to Little Rock" The post USRJ S3 Ep 29 Texarkana to Little Rock appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2023 – Talk 12- The Earth Transformed In ‘The Earth Transformed’ Alan Freeland reviews Peter Frankopan’s book which changes our view of history by looking at the effect of climate on events. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. The Silk Roads: Alan tells us how the book … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep 12 The Earth Transformed" The post TH2023 Ep 12 The Earth Transformed appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Mineola to Marshall –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 28 ‘Mineola to Marshall’ continues our journey through the afternoon and in to the evening. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Mineola: As the episode opens we are travelling through the countryside as we approach Mineola. We … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 28 Mineola to Marshall" The post USRJ S3 Ep 28 Mineola to Marshall appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2023 – Talk 11 04- Going to the Pictures In ‘Going to the Pictures’ Tim Davies tells us about the history of the projected image in the ‘silent era’. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. The Magic Lantern: The talk starts in the age of the Magic … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep 11.04 Going to the Pictures" The post TH2023 Ep 11.04 Going to the Pictures appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Fort Worth to Mineola-  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 27 ‘Fort Worth to Mineola’ covers the 120 miles between these two cities. The journey has a schedule of 3 hours. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go with this podcast: Fort Worth: We arrive in Fort Worth early. The station … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep27 Fort Worth to Mineola" The post USRJ S3 Ep27 Fort Worth to Mineola appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2023 – Talk 11 03- Sarah Bernhardt In ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ Jo Watson tells us about the life of the legendary French actress. Please note: this talk was given in June 2023, the centenary year of Sarah Bernhardt’s death. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Early years: Sarah … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep11 03 Sarah Bernhardt" The post TH2023 Ep11 03 Sarah Bernhardt appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Temple to Fort Worth –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 26 ‘Temple to Fort Worth’ is composed of my thoughts on the 130 mile journey between these two cities. The journey has schedule of 2 1/2 hours but we reach Fort Worth early. Please click on a thumbnail to see the photographs that go … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep26 Temple to Fort Worth" The post USRJ S3 Ep26 Temple to Fort Worth appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2023 – Talk 11.02 – Max Miller In ‘Max Miller’ Adrian Martin tells us the life story of the music hall comedian billed as the ‘Cheeky Chappie’. You’ll appreciate from that billing that his humour is not always politically correct. Indeed it could be described as ‘nudge, nudge, wink, wink… you know what I … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep11 02 Max Miller" The post TH2023 Ep11 02 Max Miller appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

San Marcos to Temple  –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 25 ‘San Marcos to Temple’ covers around 105 miles of our journey. We reach Temple, the fourth station on this part of the journey, after nearly 3 hours. To see the photographs that accompany this podcast please click on a thumbnail to open the … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep25 San Marcos to Temple" The post USRJ S3 Ep25 San Marcos to Temple appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2023 – Talk 11.01 – Dame Margaret Rutherford In ‘Dame Margaret Rutherford’ Wendy Senior tells the story of the life of this famous British actress. Early Life? There is tragedy in her early life involving both of her parents. Her father is the journalist and poet William Rutherford Benn who marries Florence Nicholson on … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep11 01 Dame Margaret Rutherford" The post TH2023 Ep11 01 Dame Margaret Rutherford appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Marfa to New Braunfels  –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 24 ‘Marfa to New Braunfels’ covers our 400 mile journey during the late afternoon and overnight. We travel from the very wet desert west of Marfa to New Braunfels on the way to our stop at San Marcos. To see the photographs that accompany … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Episode 24 Marfa to New Braunfels" The post USRJ S3 Episode 24 Marfa to New Braunfels appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Season 2023 – Talk 10 – The Border Reivers In ‘The Border Reivers’ David Simpson tells us about these bandits who plundered the English / Scottish border counties from the 13th Century to the Union of the Crowns in 1603. Click a thumbnail below to view the image gallery that accompanies the talk. Who? Border … Continue reading "TH2023 Ep10 The Border Reivers" The post TH2023 Ep10 The Border Reivers appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

El Paso and a very wet desert  –  US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 23 ‘El Paso and a very wet desert’ describes our time in El Paso and the first part of our journey to Alpine, Texas. The photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: El Paso: … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 23 El Paso and a very wet desert" The post USRJ S3 Ep 23 El Paso and a very wet desert appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

To the border town of El Paso – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 22 ‘To the border town of El Paso’ covers my journey from our stop at Lordsburg, via Deming, through the inhospitable countryside of New Mexico. The photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Lordsburg: … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep22 To the border town of El Paso" The post USRJ S3 Ep22 To the border town of El Paso appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

From the suburbs of Tucson to Lordsburg – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 21 In ‘From the suburbs of Tucson to Lordsburg‘ I travel through the unhospitable countryside of Arizona and New Mexico. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Out into the desert: There … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 21 From the suburbs of Tucson to Lordsburg" The post USRJ S3 Ep 21 From the suburbs of Tucson to Lordsburg appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Overnight from Los Angeles to Tucson – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 20 In ‘Overnight from Los Angeles to Tucson‘ I travel through the night on the first leg of my journey to Chicago. We depart on time from Union Station in LA and arrive in Tucson the next morning, 30 minutes early, whilst I’m … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 20 Overnight from Los Angeles to Tucson" The post USRJ S3 Ep 20 Overnight from Los Angeles to Tucson appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Los Angeles – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 19 Los Angeles is an amazing city that I am visiting for the second time. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: New Orleans to Los Angeles: Another day, another Uber! This time I’m travelling to the … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Episode 19 Los Angeles" The post USRJ S3 Episode 19 Los Angeles appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Longue Vue Garden in New Orleans – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 18 In Longue Vue Garden in New Orleans I visit the amazing garden created by Edith and Edgar Stern. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Getting to Longue Vue: I take an … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Episode 18 Longue Vue Garden" The post USRJ S3 Episode 18 Longue Vue Garden appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

We reach New Orleans on The Crescent – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 17 In We reach New Orleans on The Crescent this section of my journey comes to an end as we reach New Orleans after midnight. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: … Continue reading "USRJ Ep 17 We reach New Orleans" The post USRJ Ep 17 We reach New Orleans appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

From east of Leeds to Meridian on The Crescent – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 16 From east of Leeds to Meridian on The Crescent continues my journey as we  travel, with many unscheduled stops, towards New Orleans on  The Crescent. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 16 From east of Leeds to Meridian" The post USRJ S3 Ep 16 From east of Leeds to Meridian appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Atlanta to beyond Pell City on The Crescent – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 15 Atlanta to beyond Pell City on The Crescent continues my journey as we slowly travel towards Birmingham on  The Crescent enroute to New Orleans. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 15 Atlanta to beyond Pell City" The post USRJ S3 Ep 15 Atlanta to beyond Pell City appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

We reach Atlanta on The Crescent – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 14 We reach Atlanta on The Crescent continues my journey both through the night and into the morning, as we travel towards Atlanta on  The Crescent on my journey towards New Orleans. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep14 We reach Atlanta" The post USRJ S3 Ep14 We reach Atlanta appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Washington to Danville on The Crescent – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 13 Washington to Danville on The Crescent continues my journey into the evening on  The Crescent as we travel towards New Orleans. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Washington: We change locomotives … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep13 Washington to Danville" The post USRJ S3 Ep13 Washington to Danville appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Philadelphia to Washington on The Crescent – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 12 In ‘Philadelphia to Washington on The Crescent’ I continue my journey 0n  The Crescent as we travel towards New Orleans. To view the photographs for this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Philadelphia: The Dining Car staff … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep12 Philadelphia to Washington on The Crescent" The post USRJ S3 Ep12 Philadelphia to Washington on The Crescent appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Moynihan Train Hall and I join The Crescent – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 11 In ‘Moynihan Train Hall and I join The Crescent’ I take a good look at the wonderful new facility at New York’s Penn Station. I then board The Crescent for the journey to New Orleans. To view the photographs … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep11 Moynihan Train Hall and I join The Crescent" The post USRJ S3 Ep11 Moynihan Train Hall and I join The Crescent appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

We arrive into Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 10 In ‘We arrive into Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station’ the Silver Star completes our journey from Miami to New York. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Leaving … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep10 Arrive into Moynihan Train Hall" The post USRJ S3 Ep10 Arrive into Moynihan Train Hall appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

From Washington to Wilmington – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 9 In ‘From Washington to Wilmington’ the Silver Star travels through the Federal centre of the United States and into Delaware. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Across the Potomac: As we cross the … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 09 Washington to Wilmington" The post USRJ S3 Ep 09 Washington to Wilmington appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Through Virginia to Alexandria – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 8 In ‘Through Virginia to Alexandria’ the Silver Star travels through 220 miles of Virginia. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Into Virginia: Soon after leaving Rocky Mount we enter Virginia. The first town … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 08 Through Virginia to Alexandria" The post USRJ S3 Ep 08 Through Virginia to Alexandria appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.

Through North Carolina from Cary to Rocky Mount – US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 7 In ‘Through North Carolina from Cary to Rocky Mount’ the Silver Star travels through 79 miles of North Carolina. View the photographs that accompany this podcast: Please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery: Cary: Today Cary is … Continue reading "USRJ S3 Ep 07 Cary to Rocky Mount" The post USRJ S3 Ep 07 Cary to Rocky Mount appeared first on The MrT Podcast Studio.