Back in the day travel was a slow business. In this episode we explore the story of the coaching inn, the ideal resting place for some food and to stretch your legs... every 10 miles of your journey.

We discuss highwaymen, women's safety on the road and the features to look out for if you think your local pub might be an old coaching inn.

Back in the day travel was a slow business. In this episode we explore the story of the coaching inn, the ideal resting place for some food and to stretch your legs... every 10 miles of your journey. We discuss highwaymen, women's safety on the road and the features to look out for if you think your local pub might be an old coaching inn.

Coaching Inns and Travel in the 18th Century

In Tales of Ordinary Times we discover the stories from history that you didn't know existed. There are (almost) no kings and queens here, just the extraordinary ordinariness of everyday life. 

Episodes range from the creation of public parks to why you used to be able to rent a pineapple and everything in between. 

Presented by historian Dr Ruth Colton and self-declared history superfan Emma Richmond, the podcast is two friends' journey through some of the most fascinating parts of the past.

Tales of Ordinary Times is brought to you by Our Stories. Based in Manchester, United Kingdom, Our Stories research and curate exciting and thought provoking exhibitions. 

https://www.ourstories.co/

Cover art by Curate Your Curious

Society & Culture

Education

History

In Tales of Ordinary Times we discover the stories from history that you didn't know existed. There are (almost) no kings and queens here, just the extraordinary ordinariness of everyday life. Episodes range from the creation of public parks to why you used to be able to rent a pineapple and everything in between. Presented by historian Dr Ruth Colton and self-declared history superfan Emma Richmond, the podcast is two friends' journey through some of the most fascinating parts of the past. Tales of Ordinary Times is brought to you by Our Stories. Based in Manchester, United Kingdom, Our Stories research and curate exciting and thought provoking exhibitions. https://www.ourstories.co/ Cover art by Curate Your Curious

Share Coaching Inns and Travel in the 18th Century

Sign up to save your podcasts

Coaching Inns and Travel in the 18th Century

Coaching Inns and Travel in the 18th Century