The BackTracker History Show

The Devizes Petticoat Murder

Benjamin Purnell, 51, formerly soldier in the Wiltshire Regiment, was charged with the wilful murder of his wife, Emily Purnell, in Devizes, on the 9th November 1889. What was the final straw in their turbulent marriage? Was it another woman, money or something else? Find out in this thrilling new tale from the past.Support The showThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic.com, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.Some more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic.com, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT ME…Email: info@backtracker.co.ukFacebook: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukTwitter: @BackTrackerUK-The BIG Bristol to London StrollIf you wish to donate and sponsor our endeavours to raise money for the Suicide Prevention Bristol charity, then go to our dedicated Justgiving page. This walk and the money raised is dedicated to Sara, who sadly passed away in March this year. Remember, if you feel low, there's always someone you can talk to and you are more important than you probably know.Thanks in advance for your support. SOURCESAncestryFind-A-GraveSouth Wiltshire Coroner's Inquests 1868-1920Wiltshire Museum, Devizes.Bristol Mercury - Tuesday 12 November 1889Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette - Thursday 21 November 1889Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette - Thursday 28 November 1889Devizes and Wiltshire Gazette - Thursday 12 December 1889Bristol Mercury - Tuesday 10 December 1889Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model Folk © THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2021

H.M.S Formidable

HMS Formidable was an 84-gun second rate of the Royal Navy, launched on 19 May 1825 at Chatham Dockyard. With a crew of 700 she was one of the Navy's largest ships at that time.The Training Ship Formidable came in to being in 1869 after several Bristol businessmen petitioned the Admiralty to lease them an ex Naval Vessel for the training of young boys as Seamen. For decades, the ship took in troublesome boys from all walkd of life and gave them an education and a career, steering them from a probably life of crime. Listen to the amazing tale of the Industrial School Ship Formidable.THIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic.com, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT ME…Email: info@backtracker.co.ukFacebook: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukTwitter: @BackTrackerUKThe BIG Bristol to London StrollIf you wish to donate and sponsor our endevours to raise money for the Suicide Prevention Bristol charity, then go to our dedicated Justgiving page. Thanks in advance for your support. SOURCESForces At War RecordsPortishead Nautical TrustWestern Daily Press - Tuesday 12 October 1869West Somerset Free Press - Saturday 29 October 1870 Boy's rescueBristol Mercury - Saturday 04 February 18711881 CensusFreepagesSound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model Folk © THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2021

The Winterbourne Plane Crash

The Plane Crash Near Bristol inquest on Capt. F. L. Barnard, the famous pilot, who met his death between Filton and Winterbourne in the machine which he was going to fly in the King's Cup Race. Evidence showed that the engine was misfiring, and it became evident that the pilot was going to make a forced landing. The "plane appeared to be under perfect control until came near the ground in a field."Find out what happened that fateful day when an aviation hero and celebrity met his end.THIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic.com, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT ME…Email: info@backtracker.co.ukFacebook: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukTwitter: @BackTrackerUKThe BIG Bristol to London StrollIf you wish to donate and sponsor our endevours to raise money for the Suicide Prevention Bristol charity, then go to our dedicated Justgiving page. Thanks in advance for your support. SOURCESairwar19141918Western Daily Press - Friday 29 July 1927Western Daily Press - Saturday 30 July 1927The Scotsman - Thursday 04 August 1927Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model Folk © THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2021

The Jersey Lily

The death and funeral of Lucy Moore in Bristol in 1920 attracted a lot of local attention. She was Bristol’s only Black American resident celebrity, and, it was claimed, the fattest woman in the world. Learn more about this timid star of the travelling circus.THIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic.com, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT ME…Email: info@backtracker.co.ukFacebook: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukTwitter: @BackTrackerUKThe BIG Bristol to London StrollIf you wish to donate and sponsor our endevours to raise money for the Suicide Prevention Bristol charity, then go to our dedicated Justgiving page. Thanks in advance for your support. SOURCESBournemouth Graphic - Thursday 05 April 1917Bournemouth Graphic - Friday 27 July 1917Leeds Mercury - Friday 01 October 1920Leeds Mercury - Monday 04 October 1920Sound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model Folk © THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2021

The Bathurst Explosion

Just after 11am on 21 November 1888, a sudden explosion rocked the Bathurst Basin. A high wall of flame followed by a cloud of black smoke hurled one of the crew across the harbour to land with a broken leg. What happened to the other three on board was soon to be discovered.THIS PODCASTThis podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.comSome more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic.com, you’ll find lots of things to choose from.So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.CONTACT ME…Email: info@backtracker.co.ukFacebook: @BackTrackerUKInstagram: @backtrackerukTwitter: @BackTrackerUKThe BIG Bristol to London StrollIf you wish to donate and sponsor our endevours to raise money for the Suicide Prevention Bristol charity, then go to our dedicated Justgiving page. Thanks in advance for your support. SOURCESAncestryBristol Mercury - Saturday 24 November 1888Bristol Mercury - Monday 26 November 1888Bristol MuseumSound Effects by zapsplat.comIntro music by The Model Folk © THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2021