What do Beatrix Potter, Helen Skelton, Stan Laurel and Melvin Bragg have in common? Apart from being a top-tier dinner party combo, you’ll have to listen to the latest episode to find out… Welcome to Cumbria!<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

I’m Mark Thomas, a lifelong lover of history. I am passionate about learning about the different United Kingdom and Northern Ireland counties, and I love sharing that knowledge with others. In this podcast, I’ll take you on a journey through the history of each county, sharing stories, anecdotes, and trivia along the way. Hopefully, I’ll bring some humour to the show, ensuring you learn something new while you smile. If you’re interested in learning more about the history and culture of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, then you won’t want to miss Counting Down the Counties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.