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In this repeat from one of the show's most popular episodes  you are invited  to join us on a stroll down the historic lanes of Stamford, where the tales of Saxon settlers and Georgian grandeur intertwine, brought to vivid life by my guest, local historian and raconteur, Bill Cunningham. As Bill peels back the layers of time, we wander from the River Welland's influence on the town's inception to the stone-crafted beauty that defines its aesthetic today. We muse over the significance of Stamford's position on the storied route from London to York, where ancient inns like The George have quenched the thirst of travelers for a millennium, and we peek into the future with  The Mayors Guides, set to continue the tradition of sharing Stamford's historical riches.

The architectural splendour of St George's Square serves as a backdrop for tales both inspiring and sinister; it's not just a setting for period dramas but a stage where the drama of history itself unfolded. Bill shares the gripping stories of Arnold Leese, whose love for camels and fascism painted a complex portrait of Stamford's past, and Edward Edwards, whose naval legacy is forever entwined with the Bounty's mutiny. These narratives are testament to the fact that beneath the town's resplendent facade lie stories of intrigue and the human condition in all its shades.

Our journey wouldn't be complete without the chilling tales of Stamford's darker denizens, notably Thomas Bacon, whose life story reads like a Victorian gothic novel. As Bill recounts the accusations of murder and arson that followed Bacon from Stamford to London and beyond, one can't help but shiver at the grim chapters written into the town's history. Yet, the conversation isn't all gloom; we wrap up reveling in the town's architectural triumphs, void of the macabre overtones associated with characters like John George Haigh. With Bill's encyclopedic knowledge and lively banter, your appreciation for Stamford's historical and structural fabric will be irreversibly enriched.

Please 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=en

This episode was recorded a few weeks before the Covid -19 Lockdown.

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When Merlin Elmer Palmer joined the Marines, he sealed his legacy. He lives on as the namesake of two American Legion Posts today. But who was he? Today, we chart his incredible life story, from his roots in Nebraska, through adventures in Alaska, to his service in World War 1. Battle sequences are reconstructed using artillery and ammo sound effects.

Pictures, news clippings, and episode transcript here: http://wrangellhistoryunlocked.com/palmer

1. Welcome
2. Question of the week: What would you want in your Locked in a Hotel Room with Covid Care Basket?
3. 2 minute recap
4. Concepts to discuss:
   1. If you go on a vacation to an all-inclusive in another country, are you really traveling internationally?
   2. Domestic violence in dating (Brooklyn’s sharing and Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us)
   3. Is London romantic? They kept saying ‘The Romantic City of London’. Uh…ok?
   4. What are the little things that really make a relationship strong (PS-I like Gabi for the Zach Robot)
5. Wildcard concept: Greer and sympathy and covid dates…
6. Lessons learned?
7. City Shout Out: Stamford, Connecticut - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamford,_Connecticut
8. Sign off 

Brandon London has crossed the pond to join Lee and Chelsea for their Newcastle match at Stamford Bridge. On this special episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Brandon and Lee chat at Cobham about Brandon's experience seeing the Bridge in person and his hotel on stadium's grounds. Plus, the two look towards Chelsea's UCL second leg against Lille and make predications for the crucial matchup.

Dr. Olivia Begasse de Dhaem, a neurologist and headache medicine specialist at Stamford Hospital, shares an update on trigeminal neuralgia.

This episode, we explore Singaporean folklore, and realize that there is more historical context to the stories, than the popular narratives.

The Malay Annals, a historical chronicle of the region, throws some light into these 'legends', and we learn more about the history of the region, which unfolds centuries before Stamford Raffles ever set foot in Singapore.

Read the Malay Annals here:
http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/printheritage/detail/403dde58-c3c4-4a53-ba21-f11e813f434f.aspx

Watch the documentary "Hunt for the Red Lion" here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypT_Foy552E

What Inspires Brian Kurtz, VP at Boardroom Inc.?..Listen when he talks about 2 important people in his life passing away.

Brian Kurtz is Executive Vice President at Boardroom Inc which is  at its height was 150 million dollar company. Brian has overseen the mailing of approximately 1.3 billion pieces of direct mail over the past 30+ years

For much more click here>> http://www.inspiredinsider.com/brian-kurtz-boardroominc-one-question-inspires/

Episode 9 of Constantly Calibrating is brought to you buy choking on coconut water. We however bring you some information on the Stamford Zombie Walk happening this Summer as well as some Phoenix Comic-Con and Nerdist discussion.