This episode of the Alnwick Castle Podcast follows on from Episode 30, which marked Women's History Month and International Women's Day by looking at the lives of a few significant women from the history of Alnwick Castle - please do go back and listen to that one if you haven't already.
While Part 1 focused on the Norman, medieval and Tudor periods, in Part 2, host Deborah takes us from the 17th century onwards with four more remarkable women from Percy family history. You'll hear about the Stuart era spy Lucy Percy, as well as Frances, the Georgian countess who dedicated her life to being an artistic and poetic patron. We reach the 19th century with Charlotte Florentia, the 3rd Duchess of Northumberland, who was a governess to Queen Victoria. Finally, you'll hear about the contributions Helen Percy, 8th Duchess, made during the Second World War - from evacuees at Alnwick Castle to fundraising efforts for serving women.
Join us again in two weeks' time as we explore another part of the castle's history. Until then, if you enjoyed this episode please let us know by leaving a five-star rating and review wherever you get your podcasts!
