The Tiger Tamer Who Went to Sea | A HistoryExtra podcast series
The Tiger Tamer Who Went to Sea is the story of a remarkable Victorian who lived the life of a dozen men. His adventures as a global seafarer, a circus clown showman, and yes, as a tiger tamer would be fascinating enough. However, he was also a celebrated athlete and Britain’s original long distance wheelbarrow pedestrian.
In this series, Dr David Musgrove reveals the untold story of this Victorian influencer, Bob Carlisle, and speaks to a range of experts to find out what his life tells us about broader themes in the 19th and early 20th century.
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MembershipaudioEpisode 1“The life of a dozen men”. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioEpisode 2Sail, steam & stormy seas. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioEpisode 3Would you let a tiger lick your face?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioEpisode 4Celebrity pedestrian. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioEpisode 5Crazy about wheelbarrows. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipaudioEpisode 6Battling against Bovril. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Bonus video podcasts
Dive deeper into the history surrounding the life of Bob Carlisle, with these bonus episodes recorded with expert historians – from life in the Victorian circus to how the temperance movement became so popular…
MembershipvideoVideo podcastThe long-distance walking craze that fascinated Victorians. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipvideoVideo podcastThe madcap world of the Victorian circus. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipvideoVideo podcastVictorian newspapers: true crime and titillation. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipvideoVideo podcastLife writing: how to create a Victorian bestseller. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
MembershipvideoVideo podcastTemperance in the Victorian era: why did people stop drinking?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.