Torgold's Tales
Welcome to a space where the past meets the present, and where I try to use my experience and travel to bring history to life. Thanks to Gavin Lewis for setting me off on the podcast journey. These podcasts are my way of sharing stories, thoughts, some serious and some I hope you will find humorous. I invite you to join me in these conversations across time and place; past and present.
I'm a lifelong observer of the human story. From growing up in the 1950s to witnessing the rapid transformations of the 21st century in ways we never would have imagined. Hopefully you will find my commentary thoughtful and interesting.
Travel has been a big part of my life too. I’ve written about the places I’ve been and the people I’ve met along the way. I love exploring how culture, history, and everyday life all mix together. You'll hear those stories here too – sometimes reflective, sometimes funny, always honest.
I draw on my passion for both ancient and modern history – exploring how the echoes of the past inform our present and I delve into current affairs from time to time.
Enjoy!
Victor S Ient
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Torgold's Tales
Adventures with my Brother George in the Swinging Sixties Episode 1
Welcome to the very first episode of my special series, Adventures with my Brother, George. Picture the very early 1960s in England—a time when rock and roll was just beginning to shake the airwaves, fashions were getting bolder, and the spirit of “anything goes” was just beginning to stir.
Acker Bilk's 'Stranger On The Shore' was being played everywhere. Cliff Richard had been in the charts from 1959. In 1962 his his included "The Young Ones.” The Beatles released their first single, ‘Love Me Do’ in October 1962 and it marked the beginning of the pop culture revolution. Radio Luxembourg was the rebellious alternative young people tuned into.
Our backdrop is the seaside town of Weymouth, with its bustling promenade, the nearby village of Wyke Regis, and the Wyke House Hotel—names that will soon feel as familiar as old friends.
At the heart of it all is my brother George, the main character in these tales—mischievous, unpredictable, and always ready to turn the ordinary into the unforgettable. And in this first episode, I’m joined by my son, Adrian, to help bring these memories to life.
So settle in, and let’s step back into the world of the swinging sixties for a humorous, and I hope entertaining, first adventure with George.
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