Undercurrent Stories

Bill Cunningham, Historian and tour guide walks and talks us through the historic streets of the Georgian market town of Stamford. We hear about various people who have been associated with the town over the last 250 years.As the quaint streets twist and turn at every corner, so too do the variety of tales of fame and infamy as we hear intriguing and at times, disturbing stories about the following people;Daniel Lambert - Heaviest Man in EnglandArnold Leese - Camel veterinary surgeon and FascistEdward Edwards - In pursuit of the Bounty MutineersThomas Bacon - The Walworth tragedyJohn George Haigh - Acid Bath MurdererMalcolm Sargent - Famous ConductorPlease note error at 17.25. Date should be 1842 not 1642.For more information about Stamford and on Bill Cunningham please see;https://www.thestamfordtownguidedtours.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/groups/408182023445227/https://www.instagram.com/williamdavidcunningham/?hl=enThis episode was recorded a few weeks before the Covid -19 Lockdown.Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

This is a trailer for a new podcast, Undercurrent Stories. The show explores the interests that people have and seeks to discover more on a wide variety of subjects. Each episode features a guest telling us all about their interest, why they do it  and we uncover some fascinating stories in the process.Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com