EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 15 MIN

Hidden Hands of British History: Unsung Figures Who Shaped the Isles

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

In this episode we shine a light on overlooked Britons whose actions quietly reshaped Britain – from a seventh‑century Northumbrian king to medieval scholars, clandestine engineers, early activists and public‑health pioneers. We also revisit Kenya’s Mau Mau uprising to examine how colonial legacy still echoes in contemporary politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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