Poppyland Songs Podcast. Life on a cliff edge
Inspired by journals belonging to her great great aunt Kit that were found in Sidestrand and that document the lives of her neighbours over 100 years ago, Bertie has embarked on a journey celebrating the lives and telling the stories of those who’ve lived and died in Poppyland. Through song, storytelling, history and interviews Bertie explores life past and present on a cliff edge in North Norfolk.
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You may not have heard of Poppyland but you probably have heard of Cromer. The Gem of the North Norfolk coast. Perhaps you’ve been there on a day trip and eaten fish & chips on the prom or maybe stayed in a caravan on holiday when you were a kid. For many people this small stretch of the North Norfolk coast holds many precious memories. Find out more through music, story telling and interviews about the ‘rural idyll’.
Episodes
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Welcome to Poppyland Songs! In this first episode I will introduce you to my great great aunts journals. We will hear from my dad Eddie Anderson and you will hear some songs all about Life on a cliff edge here in North Norfolk.
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Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
In this episode I will sdpeak to local historian Peter Stibbons all about how and why Poppyland got it's name. We will meet Clement Scott and Louie Jermy and there will be more songs all about life ona cliff edge here in North Norfolk.
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Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
We hear all about the fascinating goings on in Overstrand at the turn of the century. A Great British Gatsby perhaps?! Keith Hobday from The Belfry Centre for Music and Art fills us in on the many characters who decided to move to Poppyland and build giant houses here! Songs are inspired by life on a cliff edge here in North Norfolk.KO-FI.com/bertiebow
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
The shape of a field got me wondering about the when, how, what and whys of the natural history of Poppyland. I'm joined by my Dad Eddie Anderson again as we learn about the medieval feld names, the tiny River Mun and our beautiful ever changing coastline. The music is inspired by life on a cliff edge in North Norfolk. KO-FI.com/bertiebow
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Ko-fi.com/bertiebow Poppyland is full of ghost stories, Black Shuck sightings and the dark dread of Shrieking Pits. We hear some of your stories as well as some from Kit's journals. Also we take a look at the history of smuggling. Who was doing it and where. Songs are inspired by life on a cliff edge here in North Norfolk
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Stories of love, connection, comfort and rememberance from Poppyland past and present. Good times and bad.
Songs are inspired by life on a cliff edge here in North Norfolk.
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Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
After a hiatus I return to Poppyland, North Norfolk and to Life On A CLiff Edge. The road over Hungry Hill leads from Sidestrand to Northrepps, the neighbouring Parish and site of many a tale..
Through continued research of my great great aunt Kit's journals I uncover new stories and songs.
Another branch of research has lead me to talk to the current residents of Poppyland and share their stories and memories.
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TELL ME A STORY
If you have a story to share about Poppyland then please get in touch poppylandsongs@gmail.com
or find my on SM @bertiebow