Spink Insider: The Podcast Where History is Valued
Spink and Son LTD
11 episodes
4 days ago
In this charming and illuminating episode, we are joined by Marcus Budgen, Head of Medals & Special Commissions, and Owain Raw-Rees, long-time friend, collaborator, author and passionate collector. Together, they explore the world of medal collecting through three remarkable medals, each with its own story. From tales of bravery and adventure to the quiet art of historical discovery, Marcus and Owain bring the past to life with warmth, humour, and deep expertise. Owain reflects on his l...
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In this charming and illuminating episode, we are joined by Marcus Budgen, Head of Medals & Special Commissions, and Owain Raw-Rees, long-time friend, collaborator, author and passionate collector. Together, they explore the world of medal collecting through three remarkable medals, each with its own story. From tales of bravery and adventure to the quiet art of historical discovery, Marcus and Owain bring the past to life with warmth, humour, and deep expertise. Owain reflects on his l...
Episode 9: The Watches That Won Trafalgar: Three Men, Three Watches, Three Stories
Spink Insider: The Podcast Where History is Valued
52 minutes
3 weeks ago
Episode 9: The Watches That Won Trafalgar: Three Men, Three Watches, Three Stories
Time was everything at Trafalgar. As cannon fire echoed across the sea and the fate of Europe hung in the balance, three gold pocket watches ticket steadily on. One in the pocket of Admiral Lord Nelson, another with Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood, and a third with Captain Thomas Masterman Hardy. In this episode, Senior Specialist Tim Robson and Special Guest Martyn Downer explore the remarkable stories behind these watches: how they marked the moments of Britain's greatest naval victory,...
Spink Insider: The Podcast Where History is Valued
In this charming and illuminating episode, we are joined by Marcus Budgen, Head of Medals & Special Commissions, and Owain Raw-Rees, long-time friend, collaborator, author and passionate collector. Together, they explore the world of medal collecting through three remarkable medals, each with its own story. From tales of bravery and adventure to the quiet art of historical discovery, Marcus and Owain bring the past to life with warmth, humour, and deep expertise. Owain reflects on his l...
