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Wessex Ways

Paul Whitewick

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Paul Whitewick and Hedley Thorne chat about everything and anything they find in Wessex. From Ancient Trackways to Abandoned Canals, from The Ridgeway to An Abandoned Railway and everything in between. Join us on our fortnightly adventures.
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How we became us! We take a look backward & find ourselves negotiating our LIFE EXPERIENCES, discovering life's various tones -comedy, drama, and nostalgia. Our podcast offers imagery of a documentary recreation, but for audio. Life happens in a heartbeat. Let's learn, thrive and love from our experiences while we're here. Cheers!
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Matt and his guest co-host Paul Hadfield interview their mate and training partner Judge. Judge explains the origins of NORG (Night Owl Running Group), membership status and the unusual application criteria. Judge confesses to a beer before NORG and explains his unattainable goals for UTA50 this year. The boys critique another beer on the Stone & Wood scale while discussing the optimum amount of beverages to indulge in the day before a long run.
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Join Paul and Sharly as they recount their unexpected encounter with Brandon, a man whose presence altered the course of their holiday in Key West. Set against the backdrop of swaying palms and vibrant streets, their journey begins innocently enough with a quest for relaxation and adventure. But as they traverse the sun-soaked alleyways, they stumb…
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In this episode of unexpected connections, transformative moments, and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity, Paul recalls his teenage years in 1972, marked by the untimely death of his band director and his pursuit of drumming dreams. Enter Mr. McCabe, an enigmatic drum teacher with a manicured comb over and an abrasive demeanor. Thei…
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Welcome to this weeks Wessex Ways Podcast in visual format! This week we talk with Mary-Ann Ochota. All The links mentioned in The PodcastThe BBC Radio 4 episode on military veterans doing archaeology https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0006dthAnd signed copies of Mary-Ann's books! https://www.maryannochota.com/books/The charity behind the work: Brea…
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Hollywood doesn't care much about historical accuracy, and historically accurate movies aren't always great. The five we cover in today's Throwback Thursday episode are both accurate historically and excellent films as well.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support…
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Welcome to this weeks Wessex Ways Podcast in visual format! This week we talk Maiden Castle, Hampshire Downs and Plaques. We also waffle about Allotment Fox: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllotmentFox You can check out his channels here: Social Media: Paul Twitter and Instagram: @ PaulWhitewick Hedley @ Thorneh @ Hedley_Thorne…
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Welcome to this weeks Wessex Ways Podcast in visual format! This week we talk to the one and only Tweedy Outdoors. You can check out his channels here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCqTjEUV-5e6mSkvqZ_qxnFQ and https://www.youtube.com/@UCiTGldRhlhyfrCDYEPZqs4w Social Media: Paul Twitter and Instagram: @ PaulWhitewick Hedley @ Thorneh @ Hedley_ThorneAll …
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Welcome to this weeks Wessex Ways Podcast in visual format! This week we talk The East Lyn, and Paul has a mild rant. No change there!Social Media: Paul Twitter and Instagram: @ PaulWhitewick Hedley @ Thorneh @ Hedley_ThorneAll other links: Credit:Abbey Barnes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRIEwtt-VC0Resources:Linleys 360 YouTube channel: …
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Step into a time machine and journey back to 1948, where a gripping tale unfolds in Coal Township, PA. Meet eight-year-old Clay, whose story is a riveting testament to resilience and determination. As he and his family embark on a new chapter, you'll witness Clay's initiation into the world of coal bootlegging, the hardships of fitting into rustic …
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Rather than debunking Christmas myths (which we did in an earlier episode anyway), today we'll be looking at the origins of two of our most cherished and enduring Christmas traditions: the Christmas tree and the Nativity scene.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support…
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Meet seven-year-old Clay Greager, whose unwavering determination to pursue his dreams leads him to brave the confines of a family coal mine in 1948. But that's just the beginning of his remarkable journey. Join us as we unravel the poignant stories shared by author Clay Greager himself, recounting moments where the line between ambition and adversi…
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Welcome to Wessex Ways Podcast with Guest "Sam Walks a Lot". This week we discuss Silbury Hill, Youtube and a bunch of other stuff. Social Media: Paul Twitter and Instagram: @ PaulWhitewick Hedley @ Thorneh @ Hedley_Thorne Sam's channel: https://youtube.com/@SamWalksALot?si=2Ap7Z1iBNqAKgWJbGiles Watson "Ancient Tracks" video: https://m.facebook.com…
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Today's episode is unlike one I have ever done. I was going to cover myths about Halloween, but I realized that, for some odd reason, I did that earlier in the month. So for this Halloween, we veer into music for the first, and probably last, time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support…
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In this episode of Life's Learning Curve "Criminals, Outcasts, and Artists," we follow the adventurous journey of Paul, who is called upon by his old friend Duke to rescue the failing Huckleberry Sunshine business in California, left in ruins by the C0-Vid crisis. Despite numerous setbacks and communication mishaps, Paul arrives ready to shoot comm…
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Today's episode is not about history but rather an update on recent developments with the podcast and some changes as a result of those developments. Also, the email I mentioned in the episode is revisionisthistory@yahoo.com. Thanks.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/support…
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In today's episode, I'm pulling an episode from the archives that should have run again during Banned Books Week. In it, we look at a recent spate of trigger warnings and outright rewriting of classic literature that are the very epitome of revisionist history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/sup…
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From the toppling of his statues to moves to rename cities named after him, few historical figures cause as much debate centuries after their death as Christopher Columbus. Was he a hero, or a villain, or both? Today's Columbus Day episode looks at that question.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revisionisthistory/su…
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