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  • Eponyms of Burton 1: Abbot William Beyne

    Eponyms of Burton 1: Abbot William Beyne
    Nov 12 2025

    Blue & Jim introduce the first in a series of podcasts dedicated to famous Burtonians that have left their nonclamentive mark on the town.

    In this episode they delve in to the story of Abbot William Beyne the antepenultimate Abbot of the Abbey at Burton.

    To get in touch with us please email bht@goldenbadger.co.uk


    For our theme tune in full (written and performed by our very own Blue Yates) visit: https://blueyates.bandcamp.com/album/sunflowers-ep
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    38 min
  • The Orton & Spooner Story

    The Orton & Spooner Story
    Nov 5 2025

    Blue & Jim discuss Orton & Spooner, makers of beautiful fairground rides and cinema owners.


    To get in touch with us please email bht@goldenbadger.co.uk


    For our theme tune in full (written and performed by our very own Blue Yates) visit: https://blueyates.bandcamp.com/album/sunflowers-ep
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    45 min
  • Horses of Burton

    Horses of Burton
    Oct 27 2025

    Blue & Jim celebrate the Cheese & Horse fair granted to Burton by King John by exploring the history of horses in Burton before going to celebrate cheese in the Burton Bridge Inn.


    To get in touch with us please email bht@goldenbadger.co.uk


    For our theme tune in full (written and performed by our very own Blue Yates) visit: https://blueyates.bandcamp.com/album/sunflowers-ep
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    38 min
  • Breweries of the 1890s

    Breweries of the 1890s
    Oct 22 2025

    Blue & Jim explore the world of brewing in Burton through the lens of the 1890s.


    What were the factors that created this golden era of brewing?


    To get in touch with us please email bht@goldenbadger.co.uk


    For our theme tune in full (written and performed by our very own Blue Yates) visit: https://blueyates.bandcamp.com/album/sunflowers-ep
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    41 min
  • The Origins of Burton

    The Origins of Burton
    Oct 15 2025

    Blue & Jim revisit a topic from season one with new research and questions about the origins of Burton.


    To get in touch with us please email bht@goldenbadger.co.uk


    For our theme tune in full (written and performed by our very own Blue Yates) visit: https://blueyates.bandcamp.com/album/sunflowers-ep
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    42 min
  • Robin of Needwood

    Robin of Needwood
    Oct 8 2025

    Blue & Jim are back with season 2. Today they discuss Robin of Sher... sorry Needwood. Have Nottingham been hogging our local folk hero? What evidence is thtere that Robin Hood was from Burton?


    To get in touch with us please email bht@goldenbadger.co.uk


    For our theme tune in full (written and performed by our very own Blue Yates) visit https://blueyates.bandcamp.com/album/sunflowers-ep

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    46 min
  • Christmas Special

    Christmas Special
    Dec 19 2024
    For the finale of season 1, Blue & Jim discuss the history of Christmas in Burton. To get in touch with us please email bht@goldenbadger.co.uk For our theme tune in full (written and performed by our very own Blue Yates) visit: https://blueyates.bandcamp.com/album/sunflowers-ep
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    33 min
  • The Fauld Explosion

    The Fauld Explosion
    Nov 27 2024
    To mark the 80th anniversary of the Fauld Explosion, Blue & Jim discuss the most tragic accident to happen in Burton's history. To get in touch with us please email bht@goldenbadger.co.uk For our theme tune in full (written and performed by our very own Blue Yates) visit: https://blueyates.bandcamp.com/album/sunflowers-ep
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    30 min