{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67e447f6d6912226b5be5000/67e449793f025bbde3e5cbaa?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Local History Journey with Lawrence Hurlston","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67e447f6d6912226b5be5000/1743013906339-b8fcc0fd-0189-4ef7-9b43-2053b39aae0a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Join hosts&nbsp;<strong>James, Laura, and Ruby</strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;Birmingham Adult Education Service's <strong>Northfield Centre</strong>&nbsp;for the debut episode of the&nbsp;<strong>Northfield Podcast</strong>, featuring special guest&nbsp;<strong>Lawrence Hurlston</strong>.</p><p>Lawrence, better known as Lol, a local resident, shares his&nbsp;<strong>nostalgic and entertaining memories</strong>&nbsp;of growing up in a&nbsp;<strong>back-to-back house</strong>&nbsp;in post-war Birmingham. From&nbsp;<strong>rationing and factory firefighting</strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>outdoor games and even eating rabbits</strong>, his&nbsp;<strong>funny and heartfelt stories</strong>&nbsp;bring history to life.</p><p>This episode is a fascinating journey into the past, offering a glimpse of Birmingham as it once was.</p><p><strong>Tune in now for a dose of history, humour, and nostalgia! </strong></p><p><strong>If you have stories to share and would like to get involved, please contact Heather James at jamesh@baes.ac.uk</strong></p>","author_name":"Heather James"}