From Whitechapel to Offa’s Crown: The Power of Written Word in Britain

This episode traces the influence of written documents across centuries of British history – from the infamous ‘Dear Boss’ letters that fueled fear in Whitechapel, to an 8th‑century Mercian king’s plea to Rome, through to 18th‑century naval logs that charted America’s fledgling navy. It shows how primary sources shape our understanding and how later myths twist their meanings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices