Podcasts about country house

In light of the upcoming sale at Dreweatts auction house entitled 'The Attic Sale: Powderham Castle & Brocklesby Park' (taking place on 3rd June 2025), we are delighted to be joined this week by Charlie Devon (Charles Courtenay, 19th Earl of Devon) to discuss his ancient family seat of Powderham Castle.The Courtenays, a crusader family who came to England with Eleanor of Aquitaine, have lived at Powderham since the 14th century. The house reads like a biography of domestic English country house architecture over the past 800 years, with each generation of the Courtenay family having added to the existing medieval core.

Over the Easter weekend, Christians around the world celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For this episode we decided to choose a country house that has also been somewhat 'resurrected' in recent years! For 800 years, Auckland Castle in County Durham was the seat of the 'Prince Bishop' of Durham. In 2012, following years of decline, it was sold by the Church in a very sad state. However, far from disappearing into history, the house and estate have instead been brought back to life... and have brought life and hope to the surrounding countryside, the town of Bishop Auckland and the whole of County Durham!

In this week's episode we're joined by renowned historian Tim Bouverie to discuss his new book, Allies at War, and the political role that country houses played during the Second World War. From Chequers and Ditchley to the Livadia Palace (location of the Yalta Conference), country houses have long been important instruments of 'soft power' during times of war and peace.Allies at War by Tim Bouverie is published this week and is available from all good bookshops.

This week we look at the rise of a political dynasty - the Ashley-Cooper family, Earls of Shaftesbury - and the evolution of their house in Dorset, St Giles (affectionately known by the 7th Earl as 'The Saint'). Like so many grand houses and their families, the Ashley-Coopers fell upon hard times in the 20th century, and so we also look at the decline of St Giles; from one of the great ancestral seats to little more than a decaying shell at the turn of the millennium. Wonderfully there is a twist at the end of the tale, which will give us hope for next week's episode...

In this fascinating episode, Geoff gives Rory and our listeners a whistle-stop overview of the famous (or infamous) Mitford sisters; the socialite daughters of the 2nd Lord Redesdale and all great beauties of their day. From Nancy the novelist and Diana the Fascist to Jessica the Communist and of course Debo the Duchess, the six Mitford sisters entranced and scandalised early 20th century British society in equal measure.

Welcome to a very special episode of 'The Bakery Bears Video Show'  Over the last few months we have been working on some exciting new elements to the show, in this episode we reveal some of them. Join us for: 1. (1 min 16 secs) “Welcome”   Huge reveal and announcement about the future!  New music and brand new ‘Pick of the Projects' segment  Take a look at our full video content schedule here https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-schedule-123235702  Follow us on Facebook to see more free content https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/  See Dom Jones music used at the COP28 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5hSp8G2ScY   2. (11 mins 28 secs) “Whats on YOUR needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955474/976-1000#1000  Kay was knitting :  Lemon Top Socks launching 1st June 2025 knitted in Yarnsmiths Yarn Find out how Kay designs patterns in this series https://www.patreon.com/posts/design-diary-1-28048329  Take a look at all of our Platinum Patterns https://bakerybears.com/platinum-collection/  Skinning Stripy Scarf  Learn to knit a tubular scarf with Kay https://www.patreon.com/posts/97037829  Dan was knitting : Primrose Yarn Hat in Darkroom   Learn to knit perfect ribbing with Kay https://www.patreon.com/posts/perfect-ribbing-48574733    3. (43 min 09 secs) “Britain: The Stately Era” Episode 2 “The Country House” Watch the special edition of the episode https://www.patreon.com/posts/manor-house-1-123074416    4. (1 hr 02 min 21 secs) “Pick of the Projects” Sweetheart Cowl https://bakerybears.com/sweetheart-cowl/  Perfect your colour work knitting with our special tutorial series https://www.patreon.com/posts/colourwork-u-38742019  Advent Blanket  Learn to cross stitch with Kay https://www.patreon.com/posts/83036990  Watch Kays Beehive Yarns Advent Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/beehive-yarns-95919363  Watch My Favourite Blanket https://www.patreon.com/posts/my-favourite-1-76113593  Watch Kays Hiya Hiya Bamboo Review https://www.patreon.com/posts/26567295  5. (1 hr 20 min 44 secs) “Whats OFF your Needles” https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-bakery-bears/2955477/2901-2925#2925  Wizard of Oz Socks Learn to knit socks with Kay https://www.patreon.com/posts/72019717   6. (1 hr 23 min 50 secs) “Britain: The Stately Era” Episode 2 “The Country House” 7. (1hr 45 mins 06 secs) “Endy Bits!”      Join us for our Patron Exclusive Show this Sunday. Find out how here https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-125043980  Watch Kays Tidying your Yarn Stash https://www.patreon.com/posts/organising-your-123920498  Kay showed https://bakerybears.com/miss-gelato-giraffe/  Find all issues of our magazine https://bakerybears.com/knitability/     HELP KEEP US ON AIR and become a Bakery Bear Patron - You could receive a subscription to our electronic magazine Knitability, exclusive patterns, over 320 tutorials, a monthly live Patron only show, our review series and so much more, to find out more visit: http://www.patreon.com/bakerybearspodcast or https://bakerybears.com/subscribe/  For a whole new way to engage with the Bakery Bears visit https://bakerybears.com - All Kay's patterns can be found here https://bakerybears.com/patterns/ - Find our Radio Show here https://bakerybears.com/listen/  Thank you so much for watching, we'll see you in two weeks with a new Video Show featuring ‘My Perfect Socks'.  If you wish to download the show, access it here : http://bakerybears.podbean.com - Apple users will find the show here : https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bakery-bears-podcast/id1051276128?mt=2 Follow the Bakery Bears on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bakerybears/

Richtig gelesen. Auf Michelle Zauners viertem Album «For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)» singt doch tatsächlich Schauspieler Jeff Bridges («The Big Lebowski») mit. Tiefe Reibeisen-Stimme trifft auf zarten Indie-Pop. Passt das? +++ PLAYLIST +++ · 22:54 – TREAT MODE von AVALON EMERSON · 22:49 – HUMAN NATURE von DESIRE · 22:45 – DIGITAL LOVE von DAFT PUNK · 22:40 – TARDIS von GREENTEA PENG · 22:34 – NOWHERE MAN von GREENTEA PENG · 22:31 – FAMILY AFFAIR von SLY & THE FAMILY STONE · 22:28 – WOES OF THE WORLD von SABA & NO I.D. · 22:23 – CRASH von SABA & NO I.D. FEAT. RAPHAEL SAADIQ & KELLY ROWLAND · 22:19 – I LOVE YOU von KT GORIQUE & RIGA · 22:13 – SINGULIER von KT GORIQUE · 22:10 – MERLOT & GRIGIO von YAYA BEY FEAT. FATHER PHILIS · 21:55 – BRUISED LUNG von SUPERCHUNK FEAT. ROSALI · 21:51 – RUNNING/PLANNING von CMAT · 21:46 – DOWN ON THE FREEWAY von LAEL NEALE · 21:41 – AGE OF CONSENT von NEW ORDER · 21:37 – CLEAN HEART von PERFUME GENIUS · 21:33 – QUEEN von PERFUME GENIUS · 21:30 – REDONDO BEACH von PATTI SMITH · 21:23 – VILLAIN von ANNAHSTASIA · 21:21 – IF NOT NOW, IT'S SOON von SELF ESTEEM · 21:15 – I DO THIS ALL THE TIME von SELF ESTEEM · 21:12 – STAY von SEA LEMON · 21:08 – GHOSTS & ALIENS von CLAIRE MY FLAIR · 21:05 – APPEAR DISAPPEAR von THE YOUNG GODS · 20:56 – FLIGHT SIMULATOR von PRUNE CARMEN DIAZ · 20:53 – LEMME KNOW von MY MORNING JACKET · 20:48 – BEGINNING FROM THE ENDING von MY MORNING JACKET · 20:41 – MAHGEETAH von MY MORNING JACKET · 20:37 – COUNTRY HOUSE von BLUR · 20:33 – MEN IN BARS von JAPANESE BREAKFAST FEAT. JEFF BRIDGES · 20:30 – PICTURE WINDOW von JAPANESE BREAKFAST · 20:25 – HONEY WATER von JAPANESE BREAKFAST · 20:22 – MEGA CIRCUIT von JAPANESE BREAKFAST · 20:18 – BE SWEET von JAPANESE BREAKFAST · 20:15 – MY LOVE MINE ALL MINE von MITSKI · 20:11 – THIS BOY IS TOCOTRONIC von TOCOTRONIC · 20:07 – ELECTRIC GUITAR von TOCOTRONIC

In this episode Rory guides us around one of the great landscapes of England - Studley Royal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that consists of an 18th century water garden surrounding a medieval abbey.

El cuarto álbum de Blur, «The Great Escape», fue publicado en el mes de septiembre de 1995. Fue un año clave para los grupos del britpop, de entre los cuales destacó Blur, cuya música estaba llegando a un público cada vez más amplio. Durante esta época, la rivalidad de Blur con los Oasis de Manchester vivió su capítulo más famoso el 14 de agosto de 1995, día del lanzamiento del single principal de los respectivos nuevos trabajos de las dos bandas. «Country House» de Blur contra el «Roll With It» de Oasis. El éxito del «The Great Escape» sólo intensificó la fama de Blur, y el vocalista Damon Albarn terminó huyendo del ruido y los flashes viajando a Islandia.

Guy Goodfellow and his Creative Director Steven Rodel have carved out a reputation as two of the finest interior designers working in Britain today. We're thrilled, then, that they were able to join us for the Country Life Podcast, to discuss the unique qualities of British design, the country house look, and what it feels like to see your cushions in the background while watching The King on television.Listen to Country Life podcast on Apple PodcastsListen to Country Life podcast on SpotifyListen to Country Life podcast on Audible After training as an architect, Guy worked for Sibyl Colefax before striking out on his own, later bringing Steven on board — a designer with whom he 'almost always' agrees. The pair talk about their working relationship, their inspiration, and the keys to a great project. They also discuss some of the work that has made Guy Goodfellow a permanent fixture in the designers among the Country Life Top 100, and reveal how their show-stopping drawing room at Wow!House 2024 came to fruition.You can see more of Guy and Steven's work at their website at guygoodfellow.com or on Instagram.Episode creditsHost: James FisherGuests: Guy Goodfellow and Steven RodelEditor and producer: Toby KeelMusic: JuliusH via Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Between the 1850s and 1930s, before playhouses for children reached the mainstream, they were often fully functional cottages designed by well-known architects for British royalty, American industrialists, and Hollywood stars. Recognizing the playhouse in this era as a stage for the purposeful performance of upper-class identity, Abigail A. Van Slyck illuminates their role as carefully planned architectural manifestations of adult concerns, from Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's Swiss Cottage (1853) to the children's cottage on the grounds of Cornelius Vanderbilt's Newport mansion (1886) to the glass-block playhouse given to Shirley Temple in 1936, and many more in between. Here, Van Slyck is joined in conversation with Annmarie Adams, Marta Gutman, and Kate Solomonson.Abigail A. Van Slyck is the Dayton Professor Emeritus of Art History at Connecticut College and author of Playhouses and Privilege: The Architecture of Elite Childhood; A Manufactured Wilderness: Summer Camps and the Shaping of American Youth, 1890-1960; and Free to All: Carnegie Libraries and American Culture, 1890-1920.Annmarie Adams is an architectural historian at McGill University in Montreal. Adams is author of Medicine by Design: The Architect and the Modern Hospital, 1893-1943; Architecture in the Family Way: Doctors, Houses, and Women, 1870-1900; and coauthor of Designing Women: Gender and the Architectural Profession.Marta Gutman is dean and professor in the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture at the City College of New York. Gutman is author of A City for Children: Women, Architecture, and the Charitable Landscapes of Oakland, 1850-1950.Kate Solomonson is architectural historian and professor emeritus in the Department of Architecture at the University of Minnesota. Solomonson is coeditor, with Van Slyck, of the Architecture, Landscape, and American Culture series with University of Minnesota Press.EPISODE REFERENCES:-Hanover estate: Osborne (Swiss Cottage), Isle of Wight, UK. For Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.-Vanderbilt estate: The Breakers, Newport, Rhode Island. For Cornelius Vanderbilt II and Alice Claypoole Gwynne Vanderbilt.-Dow estate: Foxhollow Farm (Fallsburgh), Rhinebeck, New York. For Tracy Dows and Alice Olin Dows.-Whitney estate: Greentree, Manhasset, Long Island. For Payne Whitney and Helen Hay Whitney.-Dodge estate: Meadow Brook Hall (since 1929, Knole Cottage; before 1929, Hilltop Lodge), Rochester, Michigan. For Alfred Wilson and Matilda Dodge Wilson.-Ford estate: Gaukler Pointe, Grosse Pointe, Michigan. For Edsel Ford and Eleanor Clay Ford.Designing the Creative Child / Amy F. OgataPastoral Capitalism / Louise MozingoThe research of Barbara Penner (Bartlett School of Architecture, London)Praise for the book:"Beautifully written, impeccably researched, and profusely illustrated, Playhouses and Privilege is a must-read for anyone interested in the study of children, architecture, privilege, and play."—Marta Gutman, dean, Spitzer School of Architecture, CUNY"Small spaces can host big stories. In charting the spatial components of social prestige, Abigail A. Van Slyck delineates shifting conceptions of childhood, modulating gender politics, charged interactions between parents and children, and popular representations of youthful celebrity. This is a riveting read—focused and yet expansive, innovative, and insightful at every turn."—Simon Sleight, coeditor of A Cultural History of Youth in the Modern AgePlayhouses and Privilege: The Architecture of Elite Childhood by Abigail A. Van Slyck is available from University of Minnesota Press.

In today's episode Geoff and Rory delve into the topic of Swiss Country Houses & Chalets. Remember to send in your Q&A questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com

In this episode, we're going back in time back to the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century taking a captivating journey into the grandeur, elegance, and daily realities of life in British country houses.Joining us is Adrian Tinniswood — Adrian is a professorial research fellow in history at the University of Buckingham, adjunct professor of history at Maynooth University, and one of the foremost experts on the history of British country homes. He has authored many books including The Long Weekend, Noble Ambitions and  his latest book, The Power and the Glory.Adrian gives us a front-row seat to life in these magnificent homes — from the glittering dinner parties and opulent furnishings to the strict hierarchies and gruelling schedules of the staff who kept everything running smoothly. What was it really like to live in a country house? And how did these houses evolve through times of prosperity and hardship?So, grab your afternoon tea and cucumber sandwiches and get ready for a fascinating conversation with Adrian Tinniswood.Memorable quotes;"If it's big and it's posh, it's a country house.""Life was actually pretty good for servants."“The moment I set foot in Sudbury Hall, I thought—country houses are how I want to spend my life.” “We sometimes forget that the reason we save these places is because they're so damn beautiful. They're not just history lessons—they drip with joy.” “For some, buying a country house was the pot of gold at the end of their rainbow—it gave them access to county society.” – Adrian Tinniswood Adrian's links:https://adriantinniswood.com/https://www.instagram.com/adriantinniswood/Book: The Power and the GloryMA in Country House StudiesConnect with Undercurrent Stories:   https://www.undercurrentstories.com/https://www.instagram.com/undercurrentstories/https://www.facebook.com/undercurrentstoriesIntro and outro music, 'Time for a Coffee'  Bob Wells © 2020Question or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

For generations, the great palaces of Britain were home to living histories, noble families that had reigned for centuries. But by the end of the nineteenth century, members of elite society found themselves, for the first time, in the company of arrivistes. Their new neighbors—from chorus girls to millionaire greengrocers to guano impresarios—lacked lineage and were unencumbered by the weight of tradition.  In the new book The Power and the Glory, the author -- and today's guest -- Adrian Tinniswood reconstructs life in the country house during its golden age before the Great War, when Britain ruled over a quarter of the earth's population and its stately homes were at their most opulent. But change was on the horizon: the landed classes were being forced to grapple not only with new neighbors, but also with new social norms and expectations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geoff and Rory are joined by Eleanor Stephenson to discuss Country House Portraits.

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RIP Rickey Henderson, dirty houses in the country. midlife crisis, coffee, hell and more! HHNF

In this first of three Christmas episodes, we are joined by Alice Loxton, Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, Robert O'Byrne, and Luke White to discuss three excellent books:18: A History of Britain in 18 Young LivesBlenheim: 300 Years of Life in a PalaceThe Irish Country House: A New Vision

In the decades before the First World War, the owners of the nation's stately homes revelled in a golden age of glory and glamour. Nothing lay beyond their reach in a world where privilege and hedonism went hand-in-hand with duty and honour. This was a time when the ancestral seats of ancient nobility stood side-by-side with the fabulous palaces of Jewish bankers and Indian princes, when dukes and duchesses mixed with aristocratic society hostesses who had learned to dance in the chorus line and self-made millionaires who had been raised in the slums of Manchester and Birmingham. The Power and the Glory: the Country House Before the Great War (Basic Books, 2024) Dr. Adrian Tinniswood explores the country house during this golden age, when Britain ruled over a quarter of the world's population, when its stately homes were at their most opulent and when, for the privileged few, life in the country house was the best life of all. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the decades before the First World War, the owners of the nation's stately homes revelled in a golden age of glory and glamour. Nothing lay beyond their reach in a world where privilege and hedonism went hand-in-hand with duty and honour. This was a time when the ancestral seats of ancient nobility stood side-by-side with the fabulous palaces of Jewish bankers and Indian princes, when dukes and duchesses mixed with aristocratic society hostesses who had learned to dance in the chorus line and self-made millionaires who had been raised in the slums of Manchester and Birmingham. The Power and the Glory: the Country House Before the Great War (Basic Books, 2024) Dr. Adrian Tinniswood explores the country house during this golden age, when Britain ruled over a quarter of the world's population, when its stately homes were at their most opulent and when, for the privileged few, life in the country house was the best life of all. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In the decades before the First World War, the owners of the nation's stately homes revelled in a golden age of glory and glamour. Nothing lay beyond their reach in a world where privilege and hedonism went hand-in-hand with duty and honour. This was a time when the ancestral seats of ancient nobility stood side-by-side with the fabulous palaces of Jewish bankers and Indian princes, when dukes and duchesses mixed with aristocratic society hostesses who had learned to dance in the chorus line and self-made millionaires who had been raised in the slums of Manchester and Birmingham. The Power and the Glory: the Country House Before the Great War (Basic Books, 2024) Dr. Adrian Tinniswood explores the country house during this golden age, when Britain ruled over a quarter of the world's population, when its stately homes were at their most opulent and when, for the privileged few, life in the country house was the best life of all. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture

In the decades before the First World War, the owners of the nation's stately homes revelled in a golden age of glory and glamour. Nothing lay beyond their reach in a world where privilege and hedonism went hand-in-hand with duty and honour. This was a time when the ancestral seats of ancient nobility stood side-by-side with the fabulous palaces of Jewish bankers and Indian princes, when dukes and duchesses mixed with aristocratic society hostesses who had learned to dance in the chorus line and self-made millionaires who had been raised in the slums of Manchester and Birmingham. The Power and the Glory: the Country House Before the Great War (Basic Books, 2024) Dr. Adrian Tinniswood explores the country house during this golden age, when Britain ruled over a quarter of the world's population, when its stately homes were at their most opulent and when, for the privileged few, life in the country house was the best life of all. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

In the decades before the First World War, the owners of the nation's stately homes revelled in a golden age of glory and glamour. Nothing lay beyond their reach in a world where privilege and hedonism went hand-in-hand with duty and honour. This was a time when the ancestral seats of ancient nobility stood side-by-side with the fabulous palaces of Jewish bankers and Indian princes, when dukes and duchesses mixed with aristocratic society hostesses who had learned to dance in the chorus line and self-made millionaires who had been raised in the slums of Manchester and Birmingham. The Power and the Glory: the Country House Before the Great War (Basic Books, 2024) Dr. Adrian Tinniswood explores the country house during this golden age, when Britain ruled over a quarter of the world's population, when its stately homes were at their most opulent and when, for the privileged few, life in the country house was the best life of all. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the decades before the First World War, the owners of the nation's stately homes revelled in a golden age of glory and glamour. Nothing lay beyond their reach in a world where privilege and hedonism went hand-in-hand with duty and honour. This was a time when the ancestral seats of ancient nobility stood side-by-side with the fabulous palaces of Jewish bankers and Indian princes, when dukes and duchesses mixed with aristocratic society hostesses who had learned to dance in the chorus line and self-made millionaires who had been raised in the slums of Manchester and Birmingham. The Power and the Glory: the Country House Before the Great War (Basic Books, 2024) Dr. Adrian Tinniswood explores the country house during this golden age, when Britain ruled over a quarter of the world's population, when its stately homes were at their most opulent and when, for the privileged few, life in the country house was the best life of all. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

In the decades before the First World War, the owners of the nation's stately homes revelled in a golden age of glory and glamour. Nothing lay beyond their reach in a world where privilege and hedonism went hand-in-hand with duty and honour. This was a time when the ancestral seats of ancient nobility stood side-by-side with the fabulous palaces of Jewish bankers and Indian princes, when dukes and duchesses mixed with aristocratic society hostesses who had learned to dance in the chorus line and self-made millionaires who had been raised in the slums of Manchester and Birmingham. The Power and the Glory: the Country House Before the Great War (Basic Books, 2024) Dr. Adrian Tinniswood explores the country house during this golden age, when Britain ruled over a quarter of the world's population, when its stately homes were at their most opulent and when, for the privileged few, life in the country house was the best life of all. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

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Geoff and Rory are joined by Tim Moulding, a builder from a long, multi-generational line of builders. Remember to send your questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com

In this episode, Geoff guides Rory through the devastating fires that have completely destroyed country houses in the past. How can they be caused, and how can old houses prevent fires today? 

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Britain's country houses enjoyed something of a renaissance. No longer were stately homes only seen as the preserve of stuffy landed gentry. Instead, the aristocracy was joined by an entirely new class of industrialists and foreign elites, each keen to showcase their wealth and be the kings of their own castles. Jon Bauckham chats to Adrian Tinniswood about the rise of the country house lifestyle during this period, covering everything from gaudy interior design and Victorian burglar alarms to resident ghosts. (Ad) Adrian Tinniswood is the author of The Power and the Glory: The Country House Before the Great War (Vintage, 2024). Buy it now from Waterstones: https://go.skimresources.com?id=71026X1535947&xcust=historyextra-social-histboty&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Fthe-power-and-the-glory%2Fadrian-tinniswood%2F9781787334168. Stephanie Barczewski reveals how many English country houses have a more turbulent and violent history than we might expect: https://link.chtbl.com/dJovycgn. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with historian Adrian Tinniswood about his latest book, ‘The Power and the Glory,' which explores the golden age of British country houses from 1870 to 1914. They discuss the evolution of these estates, the impact of new money and technology, the changing roles of servants, and the societal scandals that characterized this fascinating period in British history. In this conversation, Jonathan Thomas and Adrian discuss the evolution of the British aristocracy, focusing on the influence of figures like the Rothschilds and Duleep Singh. They explore the allure of English country houses for American elites, the architectural innovations of the era, and the decline of grand estates due to changing social dynamics and taxation. The role of women in managing these estates is highlighted, along with the diversity of ownership that transformed country house society. Adrian also shares his interest in exploring Regency country houses in future research. Links The Power and The Glory on Amazon The Long Weekend Noble Ambitions Adrian Tinniswood's Website Adrian Tinniswood on Twitter Takeaways Adrian Tinniswood's trilogy completes a century of country house history. The period from 1870 to 1914 is marked by both opulence and decline. New money and ideas transformed the traditional aristocracy. Technological advancements changed the dynamics of country house life. The introduction of the motor car and railways made country houses more accessible. Electricity and modern conveniences began to reshape domestic life. The servant problem emerged as women sought other employment opportunities. Scandals in high society reflected broader societal changes. American millionaires and Jewish bankers influenced British aristocracy. The acceptance of new entrants into the country house world was complex and varied. The Rothschilds are viewed as new money due to their Jewish heritage. Alfred Rothschild's eccentricities included pet zebras and a private orchestra. Duleep Singh's acceptance in British society was complicated by racism. American elites sought legitimacy through ownership of country houses. Edward VII's friendships with outsiders relaxed social conventions. By 1914, new money was largely accepted in British society. Cardiff Castle exemplifies extravagant architectural innovation. Death duties significantly impacted the sustainability of estates. Women played crucial roles in managing country houses, often overlooked. Diversity in ownership brought fresh perspectives to country house society. Sound Bites “It's a fascinating period of the British country house.” “The idea of new blood being introduced is very distinctive.” “The servant problem starts to bite but it is slow to hit the country house.” “Rothschilds are still considered new money.” “Alfred Rothschild had pet zebras.” “Duleep Singh hated the English, with good reason.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction to British Country Houses 02:56 The Golden Age of Country Houses 05:50 Technological Advancements and Social Changes 08:51 The Servant Problem and Domestic Life 11:33 Scandals and Gossip in High Society 14:39 New Entrants to the Country House World 22:30 The Legacy of the Rothschilds 24:02 Duleep Singh: The Last Maharaja's Struggle for Acceptance 26:52 American Elites and the British Aristocracy 29:35 The Changing Dynamics of Wealth and Class 33:32 Architectural Innovations in Country Houses 38:30 The Decline of the Grand Estate 42:09 The Role of Women in Country House Management 45:03 Diversity in Country House Ownership 46:24 Exploring Regency Country Houses

In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, host Jonathan Thomas speaks with historian Adrian Tinniswood about his latest book, ‘The Power and the Glory,' which explores the golden age of British country houses from 1870 to 1914. They discuss the evolution of these estates, the impact of new money and technology, the changing roles of servants, and the societal scandals that characterized this fascinating period in British history. In this conversation, Jonathan Thomas and Adrian discuss the evolution of the British aristocracy, focusing on the influence of figures like the Rothschilds and Duleep Singh. They explore the allure of English country houses for American elites, the architectural innovations of the era, and the decline of grand estates due to changing social dynamics and taxation. The role of women in managing these estates is highlighted, along with the diversity of ownership that transformed country house society. Adrian also shares his interest in exploring Regency country houses in future research. Links The Power and The Glory on Amazon The Long Weekend Noble Ambitions Adrian Tinniswood's Website Adrian Tinniswood on Twitter Takeaways Adrian Tinniswood's trilogy completes a century of country house history. The period from 1870 to 1914 is marked by both opulence and decline. New money and ideas transformed the traditional aristocracy. Technological advancements changed the dynamics of country house life. The introduction of the motor car and railways made country houses more accessible. Electricity and modern conveniences began to reshape domestic life. The servant problem emerged as women sought other employment opportunities. Scandals in high society reflected broader societal changes. American millionaires and Jewish bankers influenced British aristocracy. The acceptance of new entrants into the country house world was complex and varied. The Rothschilds are viewed as new money due to their Jewish heritage. Alfred Rothschild's eccentricities included pet zebras and a private orchestra. Duleep Singh's acceptance in British society was complicated by racism. American elites sought legitimacy through ownership of country houses. Edward VII's friendships with outsiders relaxed social conventions. By 1914, new money was largely accepted in British society. Cardiff Castle exemplifies extravagant architectural innovation. Death duties significantly impacted the sustainability of estates. Women played crucial roles in managing country houses, often overlooked. Diversity in ownership brought fresh perspectives to country house society. Sound Bites “It's a fascinating period of the British country house.” “The idea of new blood being introduced is very distinctive.” “The servant problem starts to bite but it is slow to hit the country house.” “Rothschilds are still considered new money.” “Alfred Rothschild had pet zebras.” “Duleep Singh hated the English, with good reason.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction to British Country Houses 02:56 The Golden Age of Country Houses 05:50 Technological Advancements and Social Changes 08:51 The Servant Problem and Domestic Life 11:33 Scandals and Gossip in High Society 14:39 New Entrants to the Country House World 22:30 The Legacy of the Rothschilds 24:02 Duleep Singh: The Last Maharaja's Struggle for Acceptance 26:52 American Elites and the British Aristocracy 29:35 The Changing Dynamics of Wealth and Class 33:32 Architectural Innovations in Country Houses 38:30 The Decline of the Grand Estate 42:09 The Role of Women in Country House Management 45:03 Diversity in Country House Ownership 46:24 Exploring Regency Country Houses

Geoff and Rory celebrate a year of The Country House Podcast by traveling to visit Jane Churchill and quizzing her on all things country house interiors. Remember to send your questions for our Q&A to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com

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In this spine-chilling episode, Geoff and Rory commemorate Halloween with stories and insights into the most famous country house-related ghosts and hauntings. Remember to submit your Q&A questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com

In today's episode, Jeremy Musson joins Geoff and Rory to chat about Henbury Hall.

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Continuing our series on new-build country houses, Geoff and Rory are joined by Sebastian Fenwick of Shilstone House in Devon.

Our weekly Q&A featuring your questions!A reminder to send your questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com. 

Geoff and Rory are joined by Francis Terry who provides fascinating insights into designing new country houses today. Remember to send in your questions for our Q&A to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com

In this episode Geoff quizzes Rory about the history, architecture and role of English Vicarages, Rectories and Clergy houses - and why they make such appealing homes.

Today we're joined by Ed Mansel Lewis on the second part of our Harvest Special, Ed joins us to discuss English Country House Vineyards. 

In today's Q&A episode, Ben puts your questions to Geoff and Rory. Do continue to send them in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com

Giles Godfrey from Keythorpe Hall in Leicestershire joins Geoff and Rory in the first part of a Harvest Special to discuss walled kitchen gardens. You can learn more about Keythorpe Hall at https://www.keythorpehall.co.uk/Remember to send questions for our Q&A episodes to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com

In this episode, we dive into the storied career of Blur, one of the most iconic bands to emerge from the British music scene in the 1990s. We start by exploring their early days in London, when Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James, and Dave Rowntree first came together to form a band that would become synonymous with the Britpop movement. We'll discuss the band's rise to fame, starting with their debut album, Leisure, and how they quickly became the darlings of the UK indie scene. With hits like "There's No Other Way" and "She's So High," Blur began carving out a unique sound that combined jangly guitars, catchy melodies, and Albarn's distinct vocals. Moving into the height of Britpop in the mid-90s, we examine Blur's transformation into cultural icons with their seminal albums Modern Life Is Rubbish, Parklife, and The Great Escape. We'll discuss how Blur, alongside Oasis, became one of the leading faces of the Britpop "Battle of the Bands," dominating the charts and headlines with their rivalry. This period marked a creative high point for the band, producing unforgettable hits like "Girls & Boys," "Parklife," and "Country House," which captured the zeitgeist of British youth culture. We'll delve into how Blur's sharp, satirical lyrics and their reflections on British society helped them stand out from their contemporaries. As the episode progresses, we look at the band's evolution in the late 90s and early 2000s, when they began experimenting with new sounds and distancing themselves from the Britpop label. We'll explore their self-titled album, Blur, and the shift towards a more lo-fi and alternative rock sound, influenced heavily by American indie music. The success of singles like "Beetlebum" and "Song 2" demonstrated Blur's ability to reinvent themselves and appeal to a broader, international audience. We'll discuss the band's internal struggles, including Graham Coxon's departure, and how these challenges influenced their music and dynamic. We'll then move to the band's hiatus and the members' individual projects, particularly Damon Albarn's formation of the virtual band Gorillaz, which further showcased his versatility as an artist. We'll explore how Blur's brief hiatus and eventual reunion for the Think Tank album in 2003 marked another significant shift in their sound, embracing more experimental and electronic elements. The episode will cover their triumphant return to the stage in the late 2000s, including their emotional reunion shows and the release of The Magic Whip in 2015, proving that Blur's relevance and creative spark were far from diminished. Talk2TheHand is an independent throwback podcast run by husband and wife, Jimmy and Beth. Obsessed with 90s nostalgia and 90s celebrities, we'll rewind the years and take you back to the greatest era of our lives.   New episodes bursting with nostalgia of the 90s released on Tuesdays. Please subscribe to our podcast and we'll keep you gooey in 1990s love. Find us on Twitter @talk2thehandpod or email us at jimmy@talk2thehand.co.uk or beth@talk2thehand.co.uk

Send us a textI had not thought to do an episode on the English country house poetry of the 17th century, but was recently reminded of their place in the survey of early modern literature, so here's a look at that peculiar subgenre.In this show, we'll look at Aemilia Lanyer's "A Description of Cooke-ham" and Ben Jonson's "To Penshurst."Support the showPlease like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen. Thank you!Email: classicenglishliterature@gmail.comFollow me on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and YouTube.If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it with a small donation. Click the "Support the Show" button. So grateful!Podcast Theme Music: "Rejoice" by G.F. Handel, perf. The Advent Chamber OrchestraSubcast Theme Music: "Sons of the Brave" by Thomas Bidgood, perf. The Band of the Irish GuardsSound effects and incidental music: Freesounds.orgMy thanks and appreciation to all the generous providers!

Welcome to my Donegal destination special, in conjunction with Ireland's Blue Book, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Wild Atlantic Way, which stretches 2,500 kilometres along the west coast of Ireland from Donegal to Cork. The Blue Book is also celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Today we are focusing on Donegal, which is the start of the Wild Atlantic Way, with an interview with Karoline Sweeney from the Castle Grove Country House. Castle Grove is a family-run Georgian house, built in 1695 and set is its own 250-acre estate. Castle Grove Country House is one of the few remaining private estates in the northwest of Ireland which overlooks Lough Swilly and is ideally placed between Letterkenny and Rathmullan so it's the perfect base from which to explore beautiful Donegal and Wild Atlantic Way. For further details go to https://www.castlegrove.com I love the Blue Book because they are generally family owned and run Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, castles and restaurants. You really get to see Irish hospitality at its best and the properties are generally old country houses, so you get a real sense of the history of the area you are staying in and their website is https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie.If you haven't already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O'Keeffe is the host of Ireland's No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 120 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations. Please follow me onInstagram @traveltaleswithfergalFacebook @traveltaleswithfergalTwitter @FergalTravelYouTube @traveltaleswithfergal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acclaimed Australian broadcaster and wordsmith Kel Richards is passionate about classical mysteries, and the Golden Age of the 1930s when Agatha Christie and her fellow authors were writing them... Kel is also an Anglican lay canon, deeply immersed in Narnia creator and theologian C.S. Lewis' Oxford college world and his circle of friends, including Prof. J. R. Tolkien. Bring all of them together and you have Kel's Country House Mysteries, featuring Jack Lewis and friends solving brain teasing "closed door" mysteries in 1930's Oxford. Hi, I'm your host Jenny Wheeler and today on the Binge Reading show Kel talks about his love for old fashioned clue puzzle mysteries – the sort that aren't generally written any more – as well as his passion for Australian English – one of the richest vocabularies in the world, in his view. Freebies and Sales This Week We've got two book offers this episode – the free Mystery  Thriller Freebies for June free featuring Sadie's Vow, Book #1 in the Home At Last trilogy – A gold rush romance historical mystery series Three feisty women. Three steadfast men. A shared quest for justice. These mystery, thriller, and suspense writers have teamed up to bring you these FREE books! Scoop them up today! DOWNLOAD MYSTERY & THRILLER FREEBIES https://books.bookfunnel.com/thrillingfreebies-jun/nr6fg5wdhw PLUS - KOBO THRILLER AND MYSTERY SALE - GET OF GOLD & BLOOD THREE BOOK BUNDLE And there's a deal on the first three books in the Of Gold & Blood mystery series - another Kobo multi genre sale offer.  Three long form mysteries, at a great sale price... get three books for price of one https://www.kobo.com/nz/en/p/june-thriller-sale Before we get to Kel – a reminder You can help defray the costs of production by buying me a cup of coffee on buymeacoffee.com/jennywheelx And if you enjoy the show. Leave us a review so others will find us too. Word of mouth is the best way for others to discover the show and great books they will love to read. Links to things discussed in this episode Dr Johnson mysteries, Lillian De La Torre,: https://www.amazon.com/The-Dr.-Sam-Johnson-Mysteries-4-book-series/dp/B07CQB6YKR#: Charles Dickens Investigations, J. C. Briggs:  https://www.amazon.com/Charles-Dickens-Investigations-11-book-series/dp/B07MPBQLL2 Teddy Roosevelt as detective, Lawrence Alexander:   https://www.amazon.com/Speak-Softly-Theodore-Roosevelt-Mystery/dp/1561290327 Jane Austen as detective, Stephanie Barron:  https://www.goodreads.com/series/40959-jane-austen-mysteries Master of the Closed Door Mystery:  John Dickson Carr:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dickson_Carr#:~ Kel Richards' G. K. Chesterton mystery: https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Mummys-Tomb-Chesterton-Mystery/dp/1589199634 English humourist P.G. Wodehouse: https://www.wodehouse.co.uk/ Performing Flea, P.G. Wodehouse: https://www.amazon.com.au/Performing-Flea-P-G-Wodehouse/dp/1841591912 J R Tolkien, The Ents:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ent#: The Inklings:  https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Inklings The Eagle and Child pub:  https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_Eagle_and_Child The Nazguls: https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Nazg%C3%BBl Bill Ponzini The Nameless Detctive: https://www.fantasticfiction.com/p/bill-pronzini/nameless-detective Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe series: https://www.deadgoodbooks.co.uk/raymond-chandler-philip-marlowe-books-in-order/ The Aussie Bible: https://www.amazon.com.au/Aussie-Bible-Kel-Richards/dp/0647508486 SkyNews, Peta Credin, https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/peta-credlin Austral English; E.E. Morris https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Australian_National_Dictionary What Kel is reading P.G Wodehouse Mr Mulliner Short Stories: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meet_Mr_Mulliner Why Shoot A Butler, Georgette Heyer: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/311134.Why_Shoot_a_Butler_

Join Carl and  British country house historian Curt DiCamillo for a look into the world of the Edwardian country house.  Audiences became fascinated in these houses through the blockbuster Julian Fellowes series "Downton Abbey" and his earlier film "Gosford Park",  with their colliding worlds of upstairs and downstairs and interlocking social dramas. Curt discusses this fascinating period in British history and how the country house in Edwardian times brought society closer to a modern age. Curt explains how country houses as estates for the British aristocracy evolved over centuries and how they reached their height in the reign of King Edward VII, who took the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Victoria. The country house greatly expanded during this time and some interiors reflected influences from Britain's growing empire.  Grand dinners, shooting parties, and elegant tea parties were all backdrops to great social intrigue and sometimes scandal.  In this show, Curt shares several examples of great Edwardian country houses (including one current royal estate), what they looked like, how they operated, and how they can be visited today.  The Edwardian period was a glittering one, much like America's Gilded Age, but a short one, which vanished from view as Britain and Western Europe entered a world-changing war.  Related show with Curt DiCamillo:  The British Crown Jewels: History and Mystery