About this episode

The episode follows Ed Hill's great great grandfather, William, as he explores Havana, Cuba during the Victorian era.

A history podcast tracing Ed Hill's great great grandfather's travels and the era that defined him and the Victorian world. Continuing his journey across the Atlantic to Mexico, William finds himself in Havana on the island of Cuba for five days. This gives him a chance to dine with officers on a United States ship of war, visit the world's largest theatre and see Cristopher Columbus's remains in the cathedral. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a-grand-tour-with-my-great-great-grandad . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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