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History with HS2: E11 Let's talk about... Inveraray Castle, ScotlandFor the final episode of Season 2 which was recorded on Friday 19th July 2024, I was joined by Katherine (who appeared on the pod talking about Holyrood Palace) and her sister, my good friend, Lucy.
Lucy, Katherine and I visited Inveraray Castle in September 2022 and it was great to reminisce about our travels and hear Katherine and Lucy talk about the Castle's history and scandals!
2024-07-2834 minHistory with HS2:E10 Let's talk about... Southchurch Hall, EssexFor Episode 10 which was recorded on Thursday 18th July 2024, I was joined by Laura who shared her experience of volunteering and visiting Southchurch Hall in Southend, Essex, England. It was great to speak to Laura and hear about the history of the house and key people associated with it. I enjoyed speaking to Laura about a hidden gem and hopefully this episode encourages you to explore your local area's history as well.
You can read Laura's blog here and her first book, Kateryn Parr: Henry VIII's Sixth Queen, is available from Amazon and Pen & Sword Books
2024-07-2143 minHistory with HS2: E9 Let's talk about... Edinburgh VaultsFor Episode 9 which was recorded on Wednesday 10th July 2024, I was joined by Jennifer who shared her experience of visiting Edinburgh Vaults. It was great to speak to Jennifer and hear about the tour she went on and the life of the people that lived in the vaults and how they were discovered in 1985.
2024-07-1433 minHistory with HS2: E8 Let's talk about... Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
For episode 8 which was recorded on Monday 8th
July 2024, I was joined by Robyn who shared her experience of visiting Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. It was great to have Robyn on the podcast and hear about her experience including her knowledge on Saint Margaret and how she fled to Scotland after the Norman invasion of 1066.
2024-07-0933 minHistory with HS2: E7 - SPECIAL... Let's talk about... Versailles PalaceFor Episode 7, which was recorded on Monday 24 June 2024, I was joined by Lavinia who shared her experience of visiting Versailles Palace, France. It was great to speak to Lavinia and record the first episode of a non-UK palace or castle! Lavinia shares her knowledge of the French monarchs who called Versailles home and what happened to it during the French Revolution.
2024-06-3033 minHistory with HS2: E6 Let's talk about... Salisbury CathedralFor Episode 6 which was recorded on Sunday 23 June 2024, I was joined by Rob who shared his experience of visiting Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire, England. It was great to welcome Rob back on the podcast and hear about the Cathedral including its construction, spire and treasures of the library.
2024-06-2349 minHistory with HS2: E5 Let's talk about... Charterhouse, LondonFor Episode 5 of Season 2, which was recorded on Wednesday 19th June 2024, I was joined again by Meg (who came on for Season 1 to talk about Hardwick Hall). Meg spoke about her visit to Charterhouse, London. It was great to have Meg on the podcast again and hear about her experience visiting this gem in Central London.
2024-06-1921 minHistory with HS2: E4 Let's talk about... Smallhythe PlaceFor this episode of Season 2 which was recorded on Monday 3rd June 2024, I was delighted to be joined again by Amy who spoke about Smallhythe Place in Kent, South East England.
I thoroughly enjoyed chatting to Amy again and having her back on the podcast. Amy spoke about Ellen Terry, the Victorian actress who lived at Smallhythe Place and the treasures you can find there.
2024-06-0931 minHistory with HS2: E3 Let's talk about... Dover CastleFor this episode of Season 2 which was recorded on Wednesday 8th May 2024, I was delighted to be joined by Cassandra Harrington who spoke about Dover Castle in Kent, South East England.
I thoroughly enjoyed chatting to Cassandra who was able to do a whistle stop tour of the Castle from medieval times up to the Second World War.
You can hear more about Cassandra's work on her website: https://cassandraharrington.com/
2024-05-1227 minHistory with HS2: E2 - Let's talk about... Leeds CastleFor this episode of Season 2 which was recorded on Friday 26 April 2024, I was delighted to be joined by Dani who spoke about Leeds Castle in Kent, South East England.
It was great to chat to Dani and hear about her dissertation on exploring medieval Queenship, infertility, childlessness and pilgrimage. Dani spoke about the Queens of Leeds Castle including Anne of Bohemia. If you would like to learn more about Anne, Dani recommended to me that you can read historian Kristen Geaman.
2024-04-2844 minHistory with HS2: E1 Let's talk about... Sudeley CastleFor the first episode of Season 2 of History with H I was joined by Bonnie (founder of The Katherine Parr Society) who spoke about her experience of visiting Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire, England.
Bonnie had a wealth of knowledge about the Castle and Katherine Parr, including information on Lady Jane Grey's Prayer Book.
*Please note that there is a content warning for this episode as it contains a discussion about human remains.
2024-04-2136 minHistory with HS1: E12 Let's talk about... Hever CastleFor the final episode of Season 1 which was recorded on Sunday 21 January 2024, I was joined by Kerri from Episode 1 (Let's talk about... The Tower of London). It was lovely to have Kerri back on the podcast and hear about her experience of visiting one of the UK's favourite castles, Hever Castle in Kent, South East England. It was great to hear about the Tudor history of Hever as well as the Astor family who owned Hever in the early 1900s.
2024-01-2829 minHistory with HS1: E11 Let's talk about... Little Moreton HallFor Episode 11 which was recorded on Tuesday 9 January 2024, I was joined by Jess who shared her experience of visiting Little Moreton Hall. It was lovely speaking with Jess and hearing about the history of the family and why the house is wonky!
2024-01-2134 minHistory with HS1: E10 Let's talk about... KnoleFor Episode 10 which was recorded on Thursday 21 December 2023, I was joined by Amy who shared her experience of visiting Knole in Kent, South East England. It was lovely chatting to Amy and hearing about her visit especially her tours of the attic!
2024-01-1439 minHistory with HS1: E9 Let's talk about... Holyrood PalaceFor Episode 9 which was recorded on Monday 18 December 2023, I was joined by Katherine who shared her experience of visiting Holyrood House Palace in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was lovely to have Katherine on the podcast and hear about her experience and her interest in Mary Queen of Scots.
2024-01-0729 minHistory with HS1: E8 - Let's talk about... Middleham CastleFor Episode 8 which was recorded on Tuesday 19 December 2023, I was joined by Dr Jo Edge who discussed Middleham Castle and the link to Alice Thornton and the project that she is involved in to digitise the writings of Alice. It was a privilege to speak to Jo and hear about her brilliant work. You can find more about the project at: https://thornton.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/
Please be aware that there is a content note at the opening of the episode as there is a mention of infant mortality.
2023-12-3146 minHistory with HS1: E7 Let's talk about... Windsor CastleFor Episode 7 which was recorded on Tuesday 12 December 2023, I was joined by historian, researcher & author, Erin Fetterly, who shared her experience of visiting Windsor Castle. It was great to have Erin on the podcast and hear about her experience and talk to her about a castle with a 1,000 year old history!
2023-12-2440 minHistory with HS1: E6 Let's talk about... Hardwick HallFor Episode 6 which was recorded on Thursday 14 December 2023, I was joined by Meg who shared her experience of visiting Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire in England. It was great to have Meg on the podcast and hear about her experience - particularly her insight into the life of its famous resident, Bess of Hardwick.
2023-12-1727 minHistory with HS1:E5: Let's talk about... HughendenFor Episode 5 which was recorded on Sunday 26 November 2023, I was joined by Rob who shared his experience of visiting Hughenden Manor in Buckinghamshire, England. It was great to have Rob on the podcast and hear about his experience - particularly as he worked on the electrics in the secret war rooms when they were discovered and re-opened by the National Trust.
2023-12-0338 minHistory with HS1:E4: Let's talk about... Eltham PalaceFor Episode 4 which was recorded on Tuesday 21 November 2023, I was joined by Clemmie who shared her experience of visiting Eltham Palace in London. It was great to have Clemmie on the podcast to hear about her experience and how her visit to Eltham Palace inspired her novel, The Apple and The Tree.
2023-11-2652 minHistory with HS1: E3: Let's talk about... Hampton Court PalaceFor Episode 3 which was recorded on Tuesday 14 November 2023, I was joined by Lizzie who shared her experience of visiting Hampton Court Palace in Surrey. It was great to have Lizzie on the podcast and hear about her visit and discuss the fascinating history of the Tudors.
2023-11-1956 minHistory with HS1: E2: Let's talk about... Corfe CastleFor Episode 2 which was recorded on Remembrance Sunday, I was joined by Carol who shared her experience of visiting Corfe Castle in Dorset. It was great to have Carol on and hear about her visit especially on the Heritage Christmas Railway!
2023-11-1221 minHistory with HS1: E1: Let's talk about... The Tower of LondonThis episode of History with H was recorded on the 5/11/2023 (Bonfire Night) and is the first ever History with H podcast.
This episode welcomes Kerri.
We discuss Kerri's experiences of The Tower of London as well as some snippets of my knowledge.
Music credits: Portland Project from Pond 5 Music.
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