Why is there an Egyptian Temple in the middle of Leeds? This is the story of the unique Temple Works in Leeds. ~ Brandenburg Concerto No4-1 BWV1049 - Classical Whimsical by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Temple Works, detail by Alan Murray-Rust, CC BY-SA 2.0 Office building, Temple Works by Alan Murray-Rust, CC BY-SA 2.0 Temple Works, Marshall Street, Leeds by Stephen Craven, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Additional images from Leodis. Illustration of Temple Works by Rich Banks.

In the final video of our Chalke Valley series, I try out some of the equipment used by agents of the Special Operations Executive, Britain's top-secret spy organisation during WW2. I learn more about the radios, explosives, and weapons used by the skilled men and women who served behind enemy lines. Music from Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/theo-gerard/at-the-races License code: 2TLNLERERDNDPPDW

I spoke to two re-enactors at Chalke Valley History Festival about Britain's involvement in the American Civil War, from economics and diplomatic crises to the 50,000+ British and Irish soldiers who fought on either side. Find out more: https://linktr.ee/Acwandukhistory @americancivilwarukhistory9769

Buffalo Bill's Wild West show gave Brits a glimpse of the American Frontier. But what was it really like? From guns to cattle herding, I wanted to discover what it was really like as a cowboy. This was filmed at Chalke Valley History Festival, a fantastic event which brings together re-enactments, talks, and entertainment in one big historical festival. Find out more here: https://www.chalkefestival.com/

Discover how the wool industry helped build the city we know today. Find out more about Leeds Industrial Museum at: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/pQKYcJ/leeds-industrial-museum/home UndercoverDrone: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095229854361 https://www.instagram.com/undercoverdrone?igsh=d201dHQ4dnRnOHJ1 https://youtube.com/@undercoverDrone69?si=KiBWQZzbCGis6d7Y https://www.tiktok.com/@undercoverdrone?_t=8kcpWh6iK6y&_r=1 Music from Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/bards-tale License code: 99DCX6KZ2M7TRAPB https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/fall-from-grace License code: H0HLUKB3X3ZNIAHD https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/the-enchanted-forest License code: CPTHBZT5HYMLJLN0 https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/lover License code: XY6CNNZ7FUYCMCJG Ecossaise in E-flat by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=ecossaise&Search=Search Artist: http://incompetech.com/ https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: NRBCPKTAQPOYDXMK

In 2023 I published my first book, an almanac of Yorkshire folklore, customs and traditions. It's been very well received and is still available online and in shops. It's a great gift for anyone who loves local history or weird local traditions.

Here's a sneak peak of our latest documentary - about the brave men and women who served as wireless operators in the Special Operations Executive behind enemy lines during WWII.

Explore the stories of the Special Operations Executive's wireless operators in France during the Second World War - their courage, resilience, and sacrifice. Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/arnito/puits-st-jean License code: 9TVBFYLSVBEWBVOY Earnest and Bass Walker - Film Noir by Kevin MacLeod are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100248 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Florence Attridge was a coil-winder at Marconi's Factory in Chelmsford - and also my great-great aunt. It's only recently that knowledge of her role in the production of top-secret radios for the war effort has come to light. Instrumental cover of "Radio GaGa" by Queen performed by Albert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYM_WpuEf9A Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/rag-rhapsody License code: RF0QXZEGWXOLWNOM Backed Vibes Clean - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400029

What did it take to become a famous Medieval saint? In The Veneration Game, six obscure hopefuls compete to gain lasting saintly fame.