Sue Cook presents the series that examines listeners' historical queries, exploring avenues of research and uncovering mysteries.
Series 10
Programme 11
Programme 11 - 28 December 2004
Listeners' queries
Aston Hall in the Civil War - the Royalist stronghold besieged in 1643
"I used to live near Aston Hall and the story we heard was that it had been involved in the English Civil War and had been hit by a cannon ball. Is this true?" Find out more about Aston Hall
Henry 'Inky' Stephens - the inventor of blue-black ink
"Henry Stephens built a factory to manufacture ink in Finchley. What difference did this make to writing?" Find out more about Henry 'Inky' Stephens
The Swinton Industrial School - how paupers were educated in 19th-century Manchester
"I read an autobiography of someone who attended the Swinton Industrial School in the 19th century. What was this and why was it built?" Find out more about the Swinton Industrial School
Alexander the Great - his military achievements
"I have seen a list of the greatest military leaders and out of a hundred, Alexander the Great is placed third. How was he so great as a soldier?" Find out more about Alexander the Great
World War medals online - how to find out what your ancestor did in the Great War
"My father won the Military Medal and bar in the First World War. Is there a way of finding out about it without going to The National Archives?" Find out more about world war medals online
Vanessa has presentedÌýscience and current affairs programmes for ±«Óãtv, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Discovery and has presented for ±«Óãtv Radio 4 & Five Live and a regular contributor to the Daily Telegraph and the Mail on Sunday, Scotsman and Sunday Herald.Ìý
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Vanessa has presentedÌýscience and current affairs programmes for ±«Óãtv, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Discovery and has presented for ±«Óãtv Radio 4 & Five Live and a regular contributor to the Daily Telegraph and the Mail on Sunday, Scotsman and Sunday Herald.Ìý