Christmas special: Dinner guests

SPECIAL EPISODE - Daphne: Memories of a World War II Evacuee

In this special episode we sit down with Daphne to hear her memories of life during World War II. From leaving home as a child evacuee to adapting to life in the countryside, Daphne shares her experiences of growing up in Wartime Britain. Daphne now volunteers at the RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre which educates and preserves the memory of those who served at Suttons Farm and RAF Hornchurch.  Website - https://rafhornchurch.com/heritage-centre/ [https://rafhornchurch.com/heritage-centre/] Instagram - @rafhornchurch Facebook - RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre

Christmas special: Dinner guests

For this episode which was recorded on 23 December 2025, I tell the voice of Castles on Tour my ten guests from history who I would invite to my Christmas dinner party. Let me know what you think of my selection, or who you would invite to yours! Enjoy, and Merry Christmas! There is a brief reference to sexual content due to the context of the history around one of the guests.

Special episode - Book Launch: Little Bean and Little Egg's Historical Day Out: The Collection

For this episode, I was joined by my fiancé, Gary, for the launch of our new children's book, Little Bean & Little Egg's Historical Day Out: The Collection, which is due for publication on Friday 25th April 2025. In this episode we talk about the inspiration behind our book and characters, the publishing process and future events to promote our book. To view the trailer, please visit: https://youtu.be/2Mmbxmr9AvI?si=AzSqSY4LkSxffQ1T [https://youtu.be/2Mmbxmr9AvI?si=AzSqSY4LkSxffQ1T] To order a copy of our book, please visit: https://www.austinmacauley.com/book/little-bean-and-little-eggs-historical-day-out-the-collection [https://www.austinmacauley.com/book/little-bean-and-little-eggs-historical-day-out-the-collection] Our book is available as a paperback or e-book from booksellers such as Amazon, Waterstones, WH Smith and Barnes and Noble. For any questions, please email: hgpittybooks@gmail.com. You can follow us on: Instagram: @little_bean_and_little_egg [https://www.instagram.com/little_bean_and_little_egg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] X: @Bean_Egg_Book [https://x.com/Bean_Egg_book] We hope you enjoy reading our book and as our characters say... History is fun!

S3: E5 Let's talk about... Banqueting House, London

For this episode, which was recorded on Monday 3rd March 2025, I was delighted to be joined by Paul, who has supported the podcast and been a regular listener. It was lovely to speak to Paul and discuss the history of Banqueting House with him. Although it is currently closed for restoration, we hope this episode inspires you to visit when it opens in Summer 2025.

S3 E4 Let's talk about... Thornbury Castle

For this episode, which was recorded on Saturday 1st March 2025, I was joined by Clemmie (who first appeared on Season 1). It was great to catch up again with Clemmie and hear about her experience of visiting Thornbury Castle ( now a hotel) in Bristol, South West England. Clemmie spoke about the history of the castle and the Dukes of Buckingham who lived there as well as about how the hotel has kept true to the castle's origin.