Sue Cook presents the series that examines listeners' historical queries, exploring avenues of research and uncovering mysteries.
Series 10
Programme 7
Programme 7 - 30 November 2004
Listeners' queries
The medieval standards of London - supplying water to the City
"In medieval times there were several standards (columns or towers) dotted around the City of London. Where and when were these built, and for what purpose?" Find out more about medieval water standards
The Breakwater Fort, Plymouth - the Palmerston battery at the mouth of the Sound
"The Breakwater Fort in Plymouth Sound - when was it built and what for was it for? Was it Napoleonic?" Find out more about the Breakwater Fort
Billy Marshall - the Scottish King of the Gypsies
"Can you tell me more about the famous Scottish gypsy Billy Marshall from Galloway, who was said to have lived to the age of 120?" Find out more about Billy Marshall
The Cycle Corps - on your bike to the Boer War
"What was the background of the Cycle Corps in the Boer War and how were they recruited?" Find out more aboutÌýthe Cycle Corps
Sir Seretse Khama - first President of Botswana
"In the forties I remember Sir Seretse Khama hitting headlines because he had married a white Englishwoman - which would rightly be unremarkable now, but the climate was very different fifty-odd years ago. Can you explain what happened and why it was seen as such a problem? He went on to become his country's first President." Find out more about Sir Seretse Khama
Vanessa has presentedÌýscience and current affairs programmes for 91Èȱ¬, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Discovery and has presented for 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4 & Five Live and a regular contributor to the Daily Telegraph and the Mail on Sunday, Scotsman and Sunday Herald.Ìý
Contact Making History
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Vanessa has presentedÌýscience and current affairs programmes for 91Èȱ¬, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Discovery and has presented for 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4 & Five Live and a regular contributor to the Daily Telegraph and the Mail on Sunday, Scotsman and Sunday Herald.Ìý