War of the Worlds: What Every Adaptation Gets Wrong Catherine Warr 2023-09-08 | The War of the Worlds is one of the greatest science fiction stories ever written. But the major adaptations all seem to ignore what the novel is really about. Is it just about invaders from Mars? Or is H.G. Wells trying to tell us something deeper here?Watch part two here, examining the infamous 1938 radio mass panic: youtu.be/Xey_DsBUIV4
Women Who Made Britain Fly: Getting Off the Ground, 1785 - 1900 Catherine Warr 2025-10-17 | In the first part of our epic four-episode journey through the 200 year history of British women in the air, we start with the very earliest days of flight - hot air balloons and gliders. You may know a handful of famous flying women, but as our videos will show, there are countless others whose achievements have been largely forgotten.Cover of "Being For the Benefit of Mr Kite" is from here: youtu.be/cLNOsilLstM?si=0yFW5HZ2yls2QOnm
Investigating the Battle of Brunanburh Mystery Catherine Warr 2025-09-26 | An epic clash between Anglo-Saxons, Scots, and Irish Vikings in 937 AD changed the history of the British Isles. But where did it happen? Historians have spent over a century arguing over where the battle of Brunanburh might have taken place. Now it's my turn.
Uncovering Ancient Treasures at the Museum of Liverpool Catherine Warr 2025-09-13 | I explored the latest exhibition at the Museum of Liverpool to discover some of the fascinating artifacts buried across the North West of Britain and what they can tell us about people in the past. Find out more at: liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson/museum-of-liverpool/exhibition/treasure-history-unearthed
Mummy For Nothing - FULL VERSION Catherine Warr 2025-08-15 | 🎵I want my pyramid...🎵Full version of 'Mummy For Nothing', as featured in our Temple Works video!Also listen on Soundcloud:
War of the Worlds is TERRIBLE and MISSES THE POINT Catherine Warr 2025-08-12 | Nobody seems to get what War of the Worlds is really about!
Temple Works: The Egyptian Temple in the Centre of Leeds Catherine Warr 2025-08-08 | 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. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100303Artist: http://incompetech.comTemple 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 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsAdditional images from Leodis. Illustration of Temple Works by Rich Banks.
Training to be a WWII Secret Agent | Chalke Valley History Festival Catherine Warr 2025-07-18 | 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 Uppbeatuppbeat.io/t/theo-gerard/at-the-racesLicense code: 2TLNLERERDNDPPDW
How was Britain involved in the American Civil War? | Chalke Valley History Festival Catherine Warr 2025-07-11 | 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
Discovering the REAL Wild West | Chalke Valley History Festival Catherine Warr 2025-07-04 | 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: chalkefestival.com
How Leeds Textiles Changed the World Catherine Warr 2025-06-13 | Discover how the wool industry helped build the city we know today.Find out more about Leeds Industrial Museum at:museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/pQKYcJ/leeds-industrial-museum/homeUndercoverDrone:facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095229854361instagram.com/undercoverdrone?igsh=d201dHQ4dnRnOHJ1youtube.com/@undercoverDrone69?si=KiBWQZzbCGis6d7Ytiktok.com/@undercoverdrone?_t=8kcpWh6iK6y&_r=1Music from Uppbeatuppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/bards-taleLicense code: 99DCX6KZ2M7TRAPBuppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/fall-from-graceLicense code: H0HLUKB3X3ZNIAHDuppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/the-enchanted-forestLicense code: CPTHBZT5HYMLJLN0uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/loverLicense code: XY6CNNZ7FUYCMCJGEcossaise in E-flat by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=ecossaise&Search=SearchArtist: http://incompetech.comuppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strutLicense code: NRBCPKTAQPOYDXMK
2 year book anniversary! A Yorkshire Year #history #yorkshire #author #books Catherine Warr 2025-06-01 | 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.
How Wireless Operators Spied Behind Enemy Lines in WWII #history #ww2 Catherine Warr 2025-05-24 | 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.
The Secret War: SOEs Wireless Operators in Occupied France Catherine Warr 2025-05-23 | 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:uppbeat.io/t/arnito/puits-st-jeanLicense code: 9TVBFYLSVBEWBVOYEarnest and Bass Walker - Film Noir by Kevin MacLeod are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100248Artist: http://incompetech.com
Florence Attridge and the Secret Radios Catherine Warr 2025-04-25 | 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 youtube.com/watch?v=QYM_WpuEf9A Music from Uppbeat:uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/rag-rhapsodyLicense code: RF0QXZEGWXOLWNOMBacked Vibes Clean - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400029
How to Become a Famous Medieval Saint Catherine Warr 2025-03-28 | What did it take to become a famous Medieval saint? In The Veneration Game, six obscure hopefuls compete to gain lasting saintly fame.
The Great Scareship Panic of 1909 Catherine Warr 2025-02-28 | In 1909, a wave of mysterious airship sightings were reported across the British Isles. What was behind them? And how did the crisis unfold in the newspapers? Evil Plan by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100234Artist: http://incompetech.com
10,000 SUBSCRIBERS!! Catherine Warr 2025-01-31 | I've finally reached 10,000 subscribers! Seven years ago I started making YouTube videos with my phone. They were very basic and I didn't really know what I was doing. Over the years I got better phones. Better editing software. Better writing skills. Eventually, after a lot of hard work and perseverance, I reached a big milestone.Music is "Let Me Entertain You" by Die Brasserie
The Last Viking Invasion of England Catherine Warr 2025-01-24 | When was the last Viking invasion of England? You might think 1066. But there were actually two further invasions after this. This is the story of those final efforts by the Vikings to restore Scandinavian over England.
2024 End of Year Review! Catherine Warr 2024-12-20 | We've come to the end of another brilliant creative year. It's time to look back at all the videos we've made and share some of the behind-the-scenes process.You can become a Patron at: patreon.com/yorkshireshiddenhistory
Gasbags: A Great British History of Airships Catherine Warr 2024-12-06 | It was supposed to change the world, promising luxury, long-distance transportation across the Empire. But it never happened. In our biggest and best documentary yet, we examine the tragedies and policies which caused the failure of the British airship dream.Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100202Artist: http://incompetech.com
History of Airships TRAILER #aviation #history #airships #ww1 Catherine Warr 2024-12-05 | It's the biggest and best video we've made yet - a history of the British airship program and why it failed. It was supposed to change the world, promising luxury, long-distance transportation across the Empire. But it never happened. We examine the tragedies and policies which caused the failure of the British airship dream.
The German Who Became a British Commando & Interview With Helen Fry Catherine Warr 2024-11-29 | In our podcast-style conversation, we explore the story of Colin Anson - born Claus Ascher - a German who, through a unique series of events, wound up fighting for Britain in a specialist commando unit. We also interview the author, Dr Helen Fry.
From Yorkshire to Salem: The Witch Trial of Elizabeth Howe Catherine Warr 2024-10-11 | Elizabeth Howe was born in Yorkshire, but she died at Salem. Stigmatised for something she didn't do, she became a scapegoat for the mob.
King of the Ringers (Noir Cut) Catherine Warr 2024-10-04 | Experience the whole video again as though it's a 1940s Noir film! Featuring:* 4:3 aspect ratio* authentic background hiss* black & white and high-contrast visuals* an exclusive intro!Bass Walker - Film Noir, Covert Affair, and I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200071Artist: http://incompetech.comArchive footage taken from The Long Shot (1939) and Two Dollar Bettor (1951).
Peter Barrie: King of the Ringers Catherine Warr 2024-09-27 | A conman who can disguise any horse. A journalist on a hot story. And the dizzying world of 1920s East Coast crime. We explore the story of Peter Barrie - one of the biggest fraudsters in horse racing history - in our stylish, experimental piece.Check out the Noir Cut if you really want to get into that 1940s Film Noir mood: youtu.be/QXe7tXKYF6w Bass Walker - Film Noir, Covert Affair, and I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200071Artist: http://incompetech.comArchive footage taken from The Long Shot (1939) and Two Dollar Bettor (1951).
King of the Ringers - Trailer Catherine Warr 2024-09-25 | A conman who can disguise any horse. A journalist on a hot story. And the dizzying world of 1920s East Coast crime. We explore the story of one of the biggest fraudsters in horse racing history in our stylish, experimental piece.#shorts #history #shortfilm #1920s #1930s #gangsters #crime #racing
The Tragic Sinking of the Royal George Catherine Warr 2024-08-30 | HMS Royal George was once the biggest warship in the world. But in 1782, a tragic series of events led to its sinking - and the death of over 800 people. Pirate Cath and Skelly return to explore the story of what went wrong - and the lessons it holds for us today.
The Teddy That Survived a U-Boat | Inside the Collection at Craven Museum, Skipton Catherine Warr 2024-08-09 | We've teamed up with Craven Museum in Skipton to explore the stories behind some of the objects in the collection and what they can tell us about history. From prehistoric times to modern day, these six objects provide fascinating windows into the past. Find out more at: skiptontownhall.co.uk/craven-museum00:25 Old Ted02:16 Roman lead ingot03:49 Mouseman05:34 Richard Ryley's diary08:54 Sylko & Dewhurst factory11:09 Neolithic remains
Return to Thruscross Reservoir: The Village Under the Lake Catherine Warr 2024-07-19 | In the summer of 2022 - one of the driest years on record - I made a video about Thruscross Reservoir and the ruins of a submerged village which can be seen during extremely dry periods. Two years later, in one of the rainiest summers we've seen, I've returned to see just how much it's changed - and what it can tell us about climate, infrastructure, and heritage.Additional images sourced from Laurence A (1992), West End: A Sunken Village.
John Wycliffe and the Lollards: Englands First Reformation? Catherine Warr 2024-07-05 | We often think that the Protestant Reformation started with Martin Luther. But John Wycliffe - a controversial preacher from Yorkshire - taught many of the same ideas over a hundred years earlier. The Lollard movement shook the English establishment to its core - and changed the world in the process.Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100357Artist: http://incompetech.com
The Battle of Winwaed: The Definitive Story Catherine Warr 2024-06-14 | After many years, I return to the story of the Battle of Winwaed to do it proper justice.In 655 AD, Oswy of Northumbria defeated and killed Penda of Mercia in battle. It's commonly believed to have happened in East Leeds, where I grew up. But when we look at the evidence, things become a lot more uncertain than we first thought.Lord of the Land by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400022Artist: http://incompetech.com
What The Invisible Man is Really About Catherine Warr 2024-05-31 | In our third H.G. Wells video, we explore what the famous story of The Invisible Man is really all about - and why it's so important for us today.Dial M by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/277/dial-mArtist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgFairyTale Waltz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100232Artist: http://incompetech.com
Who Sank U-633? A Naval Mystery (and the problems of history) Catherine Warr 2024-04-05 | Did a Merchant Navy freighter ram and sink a U-Boat? Or was it destroyed another way? Join us on an adventure through historical sources as we uncover the facts - and what it tells about history.Faceoff and Grim League by Kevin MacLeod are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100403Artist: http://incompetech.comOpening U-Boat image modified from original and under CC by 4.0 atgoodfon.com/weapon/wallpaper-nemetskaia-podvodnaia-lodka-u-boot-type-viic-41-u-boot-klass.html
Celebrating 250 Years of Bingley Five Rise Locks Catherine Warr 2024-03-22 | 250 years ago, in 1774, the Bingley Five Rise Locks opened on the Leeds-Liverpool canal. We took a trip through this incredible feat of engineering to celebrate.
Showreel & Channel Trailer Catherine Warr 2024-03-08 | 5 years' worth of our creative historical storytelling compressed into 60 seconds.
Racing Hitler: The Donington Grand Prix Catherine Warr 2024-02-16 | Thrilling racing action! Sportswashing! Nazis! We explore the story of the Donington Grand Prix and the world of pre-war racing, from the Auto Union and Mercedes-Benz rivalry to the complex cast of drivers who make this such a fascinating story.
Why The Time Machine Is So Important Catherine Warr 2024-02-02 | In the second part of our H.G. Wells trilogy, we explore the deeper message of The Time Machine - and why it's so important for us to hear today.The War of the Worlds: youtu.be/T41zN8SXcBI
2023 Year in Review and Q&A 2! Catherine Warr 2023-12-15 | I reflect on the videos and projects from this past year and answer some of your questions.
77 Squadron: A Raid Too Far Catherine Warr 2023-12-08 | This is a story about a raid that nobody remembers, an old airfield that nobody cares about, and why, because it wasn't an action which significantly impacted the war effort, the men who died have been largely forgotten. Until now. This is the story of 77 Squadron and the Sterkrade Raid which went tragically wrong.
Billy Bishop and the Fake VC Catherine Warr 2023-12-01 | Billy Bishop is credited with the most kills of any British Empire pilot in the First World War, winning the Victoria Cross in 1917. But the circumstances behind this event are murky. Did he lie about the events which led to the award of the highest British military honour? How does this impact our view of First World War aviation as a whole?With special thanks to Michael Terry, who is a PhD student at The Open University researching First World War aviation.
Reading Folktales From My Book (with my cat!) Catherine Warr 2023-11-17 | It's ASMR...kinda? Sit back, relax, and enjoy a collection of folktales from my book.A Yorkshire Year is available at bookshops and online. Buy yours at: carnegiepublishing.co.uk/product/a-yorkshire-year
Ghost in the Machine: The Gloster Meteors Forgotten Tragedies Catherine Warr 2023-11-09 | The Gloster Meteor was Britain's first jet fighter and the first jet to be used in the Second World War. But despite its pioneering achievements, it has a legacy of fatal accidents which have largely been forgotten in popular memory. This is a story about just one of those accidents, the ghost which is said to haunt it, and the Meteor's complex post-war legacy.Find out about another fascinating Meteor story here - this time with UFOs! youtu.be/NKo5WxinV7Q
The Little Rissington UFO: Britains X-Files Catherine Warr 2023-10-20 | In 1952, two British pilots saw unidentified flying objects from their cutting-edge jet fighter. These were also detected on radar. What were they? Secret Cold War technology? Something else? And why were the files sealed for 50 years? This is a case for...Skelly and Mulder.
Did War of the Worlds REALLY Cause a Mass Panic? Catherine Warr 2023-09-15 | Did Orson Welles' radio version of The War of the Worlds really cause mass hysteria? Or was it all just media hype? And are we all just...missing the point a bit? Watch the first War of the Worlds video here: youtu.be/T41zN8SXcBI
The Story of Cowboy Films - CONVOY SONG PARODY Catherine Warr 2023-08-18 | To finish off our Western series, we took a classic country song and made a big blow-out music video.Watch the rest here:PART ONE: youtu.be/9S1971lMhoYPART TWO: youtu.be/4xigZ-k5J1A
The Lost Empire of British Westerns Catherine Warr 2023-08-11 | In Part One of our series, we explored how Britain created the world's first Western film. But British Westerns have a far more interesting legacy than that - British Westerns have been made around the world, from Canada, to Australia, to South Asia! This video re-discovers the lost legacy of British Westerns.PART ONE: youtu.be/9S1971lMhoYPART THREE: youtu.be/haoyHWX_V_k Five Card Shuffle by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100227Artist: http://incompetech.com
failing to say a single line for two whole minutes Catherine Warr 2023-08-09 | I am serene and articulate in front of a camera. Mostly. Don't forget to watch the rest of the Western Trilogy! Part One: youtu.be/9S1971lMhoY
True Brit: How Britain Invented the Western Catherine Warr 2023-08-04 | We may associate Wild West films with Hollywood, but the earliest known Western film was actually made in Britain. Why would Britain make a Wild West film? Answering that takes us on a journey through Victorian Britain's obsession with the American Frontier and what it tells us about society at the time.PART TWO: youtu.be/4xigZ-k5J1APART THREE: youtu.be/haoyHWX_V_k
The Lost Lake Lock Railroad: The First Public Railway Catherine Warr 2023-07-21 | Everything from your daily commuter train to a heavy freight train can be traced back to simple horse-drawn wagonways like this, and this one was the first in the world to be open to the public.
