I've finally reached 10,000 subscribers! Seven years ago I started making YouTube videos with my phone. They were very basic and I didn't really know what I was doing. Over the years I got better phones. Better editing software. Better writing skills. Eventually, after a lot of hard work and perseverance, I reached a big milestone. Music is "Let Me Entertain You" by Die Brasserie

When was the last Viking invasion of England? You might think 1066. But there were actually two further invasions after this. This is the story of those final efforts by the Vikings to restore Scandinavian over England.

We've come to the end of another brilliant creative year. It's time to look back at all the videos we've made and share some of the behind-the-scenes process. You can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/yorkshireshiddenhistory

It was supposed to change the world, promising luxury, long-distance transportation across the Empire. But it never happened. In our biggest and best documentary yet, we examine the tragedies and policies which caused the failure of the British airship dream. Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100202 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

It's the biggest and best video we've made yet - a history of the British airship program and why it failed. It was supposed to change the world, promising luxury, long-distance transportation across the Empire. But it never happened. We examine the tragedies and policies which caused the failure of the British airship dream.

In our podcast-style conversation, we explore the story of Colin Anson - born Claus Ascher - a German who, through a unique series of events, wound up fighting for Britain in a specialist commando unit. We also interview the author, Dr Helen Fry.

Elizabeth Howe was born in Yorkshire, but she died at Salem. Stigmatised for something she didn't do, she became a scapegoat for the mob.

Experience the whole video again as though it's a 1940s Noir film! Featuring: * 4:3 aspect ratio * authentic background hiss * black & white and high-contrast visuals * an exclusive intro! Bass Walker - Film Noir, Covert Affair, and I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200071 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Archive footage taken from The Long Shot (1939) and Two Dollar Bettor (1951).

A conman who can disguise any horse. A journalist on a hot story. And the dizzying world of 1920s East Coast crime. We explore the story of Peter Barrie - one of the biggest fraudsters in horse racing history - in our stylish, experimental piece. Check out the Noir Cut if you really want to get into that 1940s Film Noir mood: https://youtu.be/QXe7tXKYF6w Bass Walker - Film Noir, Covert Affair, and I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200071 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Archive footage taken from The Long Shot (1939) and Two Dollar Bettor (1951).

A conman who can disguise any horse. A journalist on a hot story. And the dizzying world of 1920s East Coast crime. We explore the story of one of the biggest fraudsters in horse racing history in our stylish, experimental piece. #shorts #history #shortfilm #1920s #1930s #gangsters #crime #racing