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You are so welcome to listen to today’s readings that include writing from the 16th Century about Henry VIII and Hardy taking us tenderly into a house that might have existed two hundred years ago, when people loved and worried for their lives just as we do. 🤗

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The Hands Touch; A Handful of Saints; and King Henry VIII holds all power in his Hands - Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other guests
Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time.  She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adv...
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December 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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John Clare’s Invitation to his Love; and poor Leaf’s Grief - Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other guests
Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time.  She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adv...
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December 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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A Daughter in Les Misérables; A Full Super Moon; and Under the Greenwood Tree forces Gretel into song - Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other guests
Hello and thank you so much for joining me.  It is an honour to have your company and I’m very grateful.  Stick around if you can - dip in and out and know that I’m here to give you a little...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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a cartoon of snoopy , charlie brown , and woodstock saying happy thanksgiving .
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November 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Welcome all, no ads or fees 🤗🥳

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Anne Boleyn is Denied Marriage to Lord Percy; The Stair Where You Sit; Saint Catherine of Alexandria - Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other guests
Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time.  She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adv...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Hello, a free and easy (no-ads) listen to today’s catch up with George Eliot, Saints Wilfrid and Eadmund; and Wulf & Eadwacer.

‘Our Fate is Forked’

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November 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Bonne soirée mes gentils amis 🤗😊
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American Civil War; Chad steals Wilfrid’s See; and Christianity as shared currency - Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other guests
Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time.  She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adv...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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🤗I would like to invite you to join me as I mooch about S. Abbey’s Nooks that are full of knitted WW2 displays of brilliance. I chat today about some of my time as an army officer and tomorrow we will finish John Galsworthy’s enchanting Awakening. Tis ad-free! 😊🍁

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November 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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George Eliot in tonight’s episode: ‘to discern and love sincerity of purpose’
Free to listen and no pesky ads or pleas for money. Tonight’s episode also features the A-Saxon poem The Seafarer. Welcome 🤗

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To Discern and Love Sincerity of Purpose; and an Anglo-Saxon Seafarer - Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other guests
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November 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Wherefore no man grows wise without he have his share of winters…
Wierd’s will changeth the world. Wealth is lent us, friends are lent us, man is lent, kin is lent..

Join me for tonight’s short episode where we read the beautiful old English poem The Wanderer

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Wherefore no man grows wise without he have his share of winters - Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other guests
Thank you for joining me dear friends and newcomers.  Onwards we walk, gently and with love, one day at a time.  Curiosity about the world and its history and its wonders, is the watchword.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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It’s the night of 25 Oct 1859 & the #IrishSea is raging with the storm of the century.
Waves crash like mountains, ships vanish into darkness & the Royal Charter, laden with gold & hope, sails straight into legend. NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
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#Podcast #History #Maritime
November 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Welcome to the Halloween edition of The Backtracker History Show, where we uncover the ancient roots of this haunting night, from Celtic fires to All Hallows’ Eve. The story of #Halloween is older, stranger, and far more fascinating than you might think. #History #Tradition #Legend #Podcast
October 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Welcome to the first of two episodes today where I visit a Somerset church and we catch up with Pepys. Remember all episodes are free to listen and they never will have an ad in them. Horrible things 😵‍💫😊

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A Somerset church and wonderful May; Goats, cows, sheep abound; and Pepys whips his poor boy until he own up to his lies - Gretel le Maître Ponders, with Bede & other guests
Hello and thank you so much for joining me this balmy October Thursday.  There will be two episodes today: in this one we go church exploring; the second one we will catch up with the literature....
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October 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Discover the tale of 'The Robbers’ Stone' in West Lavington, #Wiltshire, a Grade II memorial marking a daring 1839 highway robbery. Listen to the latest episode to hear how Mr. Dean of Imber was robbed, the pursuit that followed, and the legacy left in stone.
#History #Podcast #Truecrime #Robbery
October 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Do join me for a little gentle bedtime listening, including Jerome K Jerome, Bede and JL Carr. 🤓🍂
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The Breath of Autumnal Air in Oxgodby; Gretel waffles too much; and we toast The Barley Mow at Clifton - Gretel le Maître Ponders, with Bede & other guests
The second episode today, to listen to while tucking into bed with warm milk and an extra blanket.  🍂
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October 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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In 1924, the SS Ettrick ran aground on the River Avon and capsized overnight. By morning, locals lined the banks, scavenging tobacco, sweets, and boots from the wreck.

Listen to this fascinating tale in the new episode!
#Bristol #Maritime #History #Shipwreck #RiverAvon #Travel #Crime #Podcast
October 6, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Yes, that’s a volunteer tomato plant producing fruit among the zinnias.
October 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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🤗🦔🐈‍⬛ Today’s episode 🤗
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Mr Birkin’s Anger for the Lost Sons; Mr Katt gets a Telling Off; and Gretel Rests by a River - Gretel le Maître Ponders, with Bede & other guests
Hallo hallo hallo!How are you this evening?  Thank you so much for your wonderful messages of support and suggestions.  So many lovely ideas.  Oh and if you could spare the time, I woul...
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September 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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If you’d like some gentle bedtime listening do join me, as we read an excerpt from wonderful Hope Bourne’s book about Exmoor in the autumn. 🍂

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September 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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September 18, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Here’s my new pal!
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pappypup.bsky.social Pappy @pappypup.bsky.social · Aug 21
WALKIES??!
August 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Good evening. We read from the magnificent Three Men in a Boat and @bijanomrani.bsky.social ‘s wonderful book God is an Englishman. No adverts or subscription needed. Just a gentle bit of companionship. 🌝😊

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Montmorency isn’t keen on The Idea 🚤 🐕; B Omrani ponders the effect of Christianity on the English landscape 🪦; and Gretel is finding a Positive Path through Grief - Gretel le Maître Ponders, with Bed...
Good evening dear friends, subscribers and new listeners:  welcome!This podcast seeks to rejoice in the world about us.  Please join me on this journey of gentleness, compassion, curiosity a...
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August 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Keeping the kids in line.
August 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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I know this guy…,
pappypup.bsky.social Pappy @pappypup.bsky.social · Aug 16
Hey there! This is Pappy Pup proudly presenting myself to Bluesky. Been around the block a few times, but I landed today at a pretty nice place. The furniture is comfy and the lady can’t stop fussing over me. Bring it on!
August 17, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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A little Three Men in a Boat and the Perpendicular, for free and ad-free listening this evening. I’d be honoured if you would join me. Looking forward to seeing the furry friends tomorrow. Good night 🦉

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August 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM