The Country House Podcast
The Country House Podcast explores the history, architecture, gardens, and collections of country houses, as well as the lives of those who lived and worked in them. The show aims to make architectural and art history accessible and engaging for everyone, highlighting that these buildings are living family homes that have evolved over centuries. Each episode delves into the stories behind these important historical monuments, from their construction to their social histories.
Episodes
Sissinghurst | A Wound Dressed in Wisteria
In April 1930, a young socialite - cheated of her inheritance by the laws of primogeniture - walked into a Kentish ruin; no electricity, no drains, a farmyard of "squalor and slovenly disorder"... and spent what money she had to buy it.Thirty years later, Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson had made what her biographer called her "one magnificent act of creation" - ten garden rooms enclosed in
Bournville | The Chocolate Box Utopia
In this episode we travel to Bournville, the extraordinary model village laid out by George Cadbury on the southern fringe of Birmingham. Part garden suburb, part moral experiment, Bournville married vernacular Arts and Crafts architecture to a Quaker vision of dignified working-class life: light, air, gardens, schools and not a pub in sight!Join us as we explore its origins, its architectural cha
The quiet genius of Rousham
Some gardens demand attention. Rousham simply holds it. Tucked into the Oxfordshire countryside, this is a place where design and landscape speak in the same breath - where structure yields to softness and every view feels both composed and completely inevitable.In this episode of The Country House Podcast, we sit down with Michelle from Woodsford Landscape Designs to unpick what makes Rousham so
Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough
From the marble corridors of Newport to the draughty majesty of Blenheim Palace, Consuelo Vanderbilt was the ultimate 'Dollar Princess' - a woman who was traded in by her parents for a title she never sought.In this episode, we trace her architectural odyssey from the opulence of the Vanderbilts' Gilded Age mansions to her eventual flourishing in the French countryside. It is a story of a gilded
Knowsley Hall Pt. II | With the Earl of Derby
In this second instalment with our special guest, Teddy, the 19th Earl of Derby, we are guided through the magnificent state rooms of Knowsley Hall, the Derby's privately owned stately home that sits cheek by jowl with the great industrial city of Liverpool!The Earl shares intimate stories behind the world-class Derby Collection and the architectural evolution of the house. In this episode we also
Knowsley Hall Pt. I | With the Earl of Derby
Join us for an exclusive 3-part series with the Earl and Countess of Derby at the extraordinary Knowsley Hall!In this episode, we peel back the layers of the Stanley dynasty - a family that turned the tide at the Battle of Bosworth Field, and once ruled as Kings of the Isle of Man. In this series, Lord and Lady Derby will give us a tour of Merseyside’s only stately home... sharing personal stories
Almshouses | Architecture for the soul | Ep. 103
In this episode, we explore how guilt-ridden medieval merchants and eccentric Victorian philanthropists built almshouses - so-called 'hospitals of the soul.' We deconstruct the classic almshouse form - the defensive gatehouse, the peaceful quadrangle, and the central chapel - to understand how architecture was used to engineer social cohesion. Join us as we discover why these 600-year-old des
Big Ben: At the stroke of midnight... | An Architectural Icon | Ep. 102
As the resonant peals of the Great Bell usher in the New Year, we turn our eyes to the Elizabeth Tower; the neo-gothic sentinel that is universally - if erroneously - known as 'Big Ben'!In this New Year's special episode, Rory helps deconstruct the architectural swan song of Augustus Pugin, whose feverish medieval detailing perfectly complements Charles Barry’s structural ambition. We venture beyo
The parish church | A Christmas special | Ep. 101
We are delighted to be joined in this week's 'Christmas special' by historian Daniel Wilson - known for his brilliant social media platform 'Daniel's Historic Architecture' (@greatbritisharchitecture).Join Daniel, Geoff and Rory as they discuss the parish church - the long and storied history (architectural and social) of these important buildings - and their particularly important role at Christm
Where palatial homes & politics meet | Helena Rees-Mogg & the Fitzwilliam family | Ep. 100
On this week's podcast episode, we are delighted to be joined by Helena, Lady Rees-Mogg. This marks the first time Lady Rees-Mogg has ever appeared on a podcast, and the first time she has spoken publicly about her extraordinary family history. The daughter of the sole surviving child of the 8th Earl Fitzwilliam, Lady Rees-Mogg offers a unique, intimate perspective on the rise and dramatic decline
Heists & heavenly frescoes | Galerie d'Apollon at Le Palais du Louvre | Ep. 99
In this timely episode, Rory steps into the shoes of Inspector Clouseau to give Geoff - and you - a tour of the Galerie d'Apollon; the scene of the crime for the latest Louvre heist in which eight priceless pieces from the French Crown Jewels were stolen in only eight minutes.We invite our listeners to join us in the luminous splendour of the Galerie d’Apollon in Le Palais du Louvre; a room that r
The poet & the house that inspired an empire | Kipling & Bateman's | Ep. 98
In this Remembrance Day special, we step through the doors of Bateman’s, the 17th-century Jacobean house that became both a refuge and a muse for imperial poet, journalist and writer, Rudyard Kipling.Nestled in the folds of the Sussex Weald, the sandstone gables, mullioned windows and heavy beams of Bateman's speak of endurance - a quality that runs like a golden thread through Kipling’s
An unexpected inheritance: Robert Parker & Browsholme Hall | Ep. 97
In this episode - the final part in our series on the shortlisted candidates for the HHA Collections Award (sponsored by Dreweatts) - we travel to the heart of the Forest of Bowland to visit Browsholme Hall, Lancashire’s oldest surviving family home.We’re joined by Robert Parker, current custodian of Browsholme, who inherited his family home somewhat unexpectedly in 1975 upon the death o
If walls could talk: Jane Austen & Chawton House | Ep. 96
Many country houses claim to be the inspiration for Pemberley, Northanger Abbey and Mansfield Park, but few houses have such tangible links to Jane Austen as Chawton House in Hampshire.On this week's podcast - the penultimate episode in our series on the HHA Collections Awards shortlisted candidates - Jane Austen’s world comes to life at Chawton House, the historic Hampshire estate once owned by h
Fairfax House: The finest Georgian townhouse in England? | Ep. 95
What happens when the last in a line of viscounts has only one child - a daughter - but the family's ancestral seat is entailed to the male line (meaning it'll go to a distant cousin)? This was the dilemma facing Charles, 9th Viscount Fairfax, in the mid-18th century...The answer (for Lord Fairfax, at least) was to purchase a prime site in the centre of the ancient cathedral city of York, and to c
Burton Constable Hall & its 'Cabinet of Curiosities' | Ep. 94
A Cabinet of curiosity (also known as a wonder-room) is an encyclopaedic collection of objects assembled in post-Enlightenment Europe by noblemen, landowners and merchants who were fascinated by science and natural history.In the second of our 5-part series looking at the houses shortlisted for this year's Historic Houses Association Collections Award (sponsored by Dreweatts) we discuss the finest
Scone Palace with Viscount Stormont: The crowning place of Scottish kings | Ep. 93
Over the next five weeks, we will be exploring the history and collections of the five shortlisted candidates for this year's Historic Houses Association Collections Award (sponsored by Dreweatts). Geoff is a judge in this year's awards, along with Francis Terry (architect), Rita Konig (interior designer), Tessa Murdoch (art historian) and Will Richards (Chairman of Dreweatts).First up is one of t
Painting Houses: Rory's Watercolour Portraits | Ep. 92
The challenge for all portraitists is in painting not only what they see but in trying to distil and capture the essence or spirit of their subject in oil, ink or watercolour. This challenge applies as much to those who paint portraits of buildings as it does to those who paint people. On The Country House Podcast we often talk about how houses are far more than mere bricks and mortar - they are l
Somerleyton Hall with Lord & Lady Somerleyton | Ep. 91
This week Geoff 'goes it alone' (Rory's on holiday) and visits Somerleyton Hall in Suffolk, where he's joined on the podcast by Hugh and Lara Crossley, Lord and Lady Somerleyton. The seat of the Crossley family since the late 19th century, Somerleyton has a fascinating story to tell.Aside from the theatrical Jacobethan/Italianate architecture and the usual story of the rise and decline of the esta
Highland Retreats | The storied history of Scotland's shooting lodges with Mary Miers | Ep. 90
The shooting lodges of the Scottish Highlands have beguiled and entranced people from all walks of life for generations. But beyond the romantic facade - the magnificent architecture and breathtaking scenery - lies a complex and at times troubled past that continues to echo down through the centuries.Joining Geoff and Rory on this week's episode is architectural historian, writer and proud Hi
Shaken, Not Stirred | Goldeneye: The Jamaican home of 007 creator Ian Fleming | Ep. 89
James Bond is one of Britain's most iconic fictional characters, and without a doubt the most famous spy in the world. And the man behind the legend - author Ian Fleming - lived a life almost as thrilling as Bond's.In this high-octane podcast episode, Rory guides Geoff through the life (and many country houses) of Fleming - from his time at Eton and Sandhurst, via his string of high-prof
Clandon Park: Its historic past, present state & uncertain future | Ep. 88
How a fire reduced this 18th century Palladian house to a mere shell... and the questions that it raises.This week, Geoff and Rory are joined by Cornelia Van Der Poll - an Oxford academic and co-founder of Restore Trust - a lobbying group that encourages the National Trust to focus on its founding principles to safeguard our nation's heritage for all to enjoy.In this fascinating episode, we d
From Venice with Love: Canaletto & 'Canaletto Rooms' in country houses | Ep. 87
How a humble Venetian artist became synonymous with Britain's country house collections...This week Geoff and Rory are joined by renowned Canaletto expert, Charles Beddington, to discuss all things Canaletto! From the artist's humble Venetian beginnings to his 'discovery' by the British Consul in Venice - Joseph Smith - who became Canaletto's patron and agent, placing him
Country House Festivals: From opera & art to motor racing & horse trials | Ep. 86
Every summer, dozens of country houses open their gates for festival-goers, with a huge array of different events hosted within the grounds of our most cherished estates. Off the back of our recent episodes on 'Capability' Brown and Vache Baroque Festival, we have chosen this week to dedicate an entire episode to festivals held on country estates, where fabulous houses provide the most b
The Vache: Baroque music in an Elizabethan setting | Ep. 85
This week, Geoff and Rory are joined by countertenor, arranger of classical music and co-founder of 'Vache Baroque', Jonathan Darbourne, to discuss the storied history of the The Vache - an elegant, privately owned Elizabethan country house nestled in the gently rolling Chiltern Hills - and the Baroque music festival he directs every summer in its grounds.Every year in late August and ea
'Capability' Brown: Visionary or vandal? | Ep. 84
Lancelot 'Capability' Brown is known throughout the world as the master of the English landscape garden. A visionary who created carefully curated, idyllic and natural-looking landscapes at many of the greatest country houses in England, Brown is one of those true 'greats' after whom a whole style is named; the 'Brownian' landscape continues to inspire and entrance ga
The Country House Podcast LIVE at Nevill Holt Festival: A country house reborn | Ep. 83
We were delighted to host our first LIVE podcast recording at Nevill Holt Festival - an arts and culture festival held in the grounds of Nevill Holt Hall, a historic country house set within a thriving working estate.In front of a packed-out audience of over 200 people, we discussed The rise, fall and rebirth of the English country house through the lens of Nevill Holt Hall - a country house that
Elveden Hall with Sam Dalrymple: A Mughal palace in the Suffolk countryside | Ep. 82
Geoff and Rory are joined by renowned writer, film-maker and Mughal historian, Sam Dalrymple, for a fascinating and storied episode on the history of Elveden Hall in Suffolk.Once the English home of the last ruler of the Sikh Empire - Sir Duleep Singh, Maharajah of Punjab - and now the seat of the Guinness family, Earls of Iveagh, Elveden is a resplendent Mughal palace (complete with scalloped arc
Beaulieu Palace House: 'The Gilt and the Gingerbread' | Ep. 81
Geoff and Rory are joined by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu and his nephew, Ben Montagu-Scott, for a fascinating episode on the extraordinary and storied history of Beaulieu Palace House in the New Forest, Hampshire.Originally the 13th-century gatehouse to a medieval abbey, Beaulieu Palace House is an unusual example of Scots Baronial architecture in southern England (see our episode on Scots Baronial w
Joseph Paxton: Gardener, engineer, entrepreneur | Ep. 80
Geoff and Rory discuss the remarkable life of a Victorian genius; the upwardly mobile Joseph Paxton. The son of a farmer, he found a patron in the 6th Duke of Devonshire and by the age of 23 Paxton was Head Gardener at Chatsworth. He would later become a nationally sought-after engineer and latterly a Member of Parliament.The Silicon Valley entrepreneur of his day, Paxton embraced the latest techn
Brideshead Revived: Castle Howard's 21st century renaissance with Nick Howard | Ep. 79
Nestled in the Howardian Hills of ‘God’s own country’ of Yorkshire, something extraordinary is happening at Vanbrugh's great English Baroque masterpiece, Castle Howard. Famed for its seminal role in Brideshead Revisited and Bridgerton, for 75 years, an entire wing of Castle Howard has remained a burnt-out shell after fire ravaged the house in 1940.But in recent years, Castle Howard’s current
'The Three Classicists': Fifteen years on with Francis Terry, Ben Pentreath & George Saumarez Smith | Ep. 78
This week were are privileged to be joined by legendary architectural trio 'The Three Classicists' to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their seminal exhibition at RIBA (The Royal Institute of British Architects).In May 2010, friends Ben Pentreath, George Saumarez Smith and Francis Terry collaborated as 'The Three Classicists' on an exhibition that showcased their work and beli
Castel Gandolfo: The Pope's summer palace | Ep. 77
As conclave meets to decide on a new Pope, all eyes are on the Sistine Chapel as millions of Catholics around the world wait in eager anticipation for white smoke to billow from the Chapel chimney.In recognition of this extraordinary ritual, and in tribute to the life of Pope Francis, this week's podcast episode explores one of the great papal palaces of Italy; Castel Gandolfo ('The Apos
The Ancient Seat of an Ancient Family: Powderham Castle with the Earl of Devon | Ep. 76
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, h
Auckland Castle: The resurrection of a Bishop's Palace | Ep. 75
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 i
'Houses at War' with Tim Bouverie | Ep. 74
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
St Giles House Pt. I: The rise and fall of a country house | Ep. 73
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 a
The Mitford Sisters: A family divided | Ep. 72
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
A Truly Great Estate: Studley Royal & Fountains Abbey | Ep. 71
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.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment a
Eltham Palace: An art deco icon | Ep. 70
In this episode, Geoff and Rory delve into Eltham Palace - one of the great art deco houses of the 1930's. If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See ac
Castletown House: Paddy's Day special | Ep. 69
We celebrate Paddy's Day by taking a look into the architecture and history of Castletown House.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri
The Evolution Of Home: How to make a house a home with Emma Sims-Hilditch | Ep. 68
With Rory on video call, Geoff joins Emma Sims-Hilditch in her home to discuss the evolution of home. If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr
Swiss Country Houses & Chalets: From humble shepherd's hut to multi-million pound holiday home | Ep. 67
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.comIf you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For mo
Castle Ward: The love story that resulted in a house of two halves | Ep. 66
Geoff & Rory celebrate Valentine's with a fascinating tale that intertwines love and country houses.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast
Weston Park with curator Gareth Williams | Ep. 65
Gareth Williams, Weston Park's Curator, joins Geoff & Rory to discuss the history of the house.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/
Easton Neston: The revival of an English Baroque gem with Henrietta Spencer-Churchill | Ep. 64
Geoff & Rory are joined in-person at Blenheim Palace by Henrietta Spencer-Churchill to discuss Easton Neston.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See a
The Country House Portrait: A country house depicted in art, with Eleanor Stephenson | Ep. 63
Geoff and Rory are joined by Eleanor Stephenson to discuss Country House Portraits.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info
The Oval Office | Ep. 62
In this episode we recognise the transition of power happening in America by discussing the most iconic room in a country house, the Oval Office!If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our
Q&A - Country House Memberships & The Country House Calendar
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Orangeries: Folly & function | Ep. 61
In this episode, Geoff and Rory explore the history, architecture and significance of 'Orangeries' (including the famous orangery at Versailles) - functional, elegant structures, originally built in 17th-century Europe to protect citrus trees during winter.Born from the opulence of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, orangeries evolved from simple greenhouses into grand glass-and-stone
Calendar Houses | 60
In this episode, Rory takes us on a journey exploring the history and appeal of calendar houses.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Hogmanay | 59
Join Geoff and Rory as they delve into the meaning and traditions of Hogmanay! Thank you for your support in 2024, we wish you the very best for the new year, and do stick with us as we continue to discuss all things country house! With love, Ben, Geoff and Rory!If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to kno
Christmas At Ven With Mike Fisher | 58
Geoff is on location at Ven House with architect Mike Fisher, while Rory streams in to discuss what Ven House is like at Christmas.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Host
Christmas In The Caribbean: The Glenconners, Messel & Mustique With Lady Glenconner | 57
We are joined in today's episode by Lady Anne Glenconner who regales us with fascinating stories about her life and Mustique. You can purchase her new book at the following link: https://www.waterstones.com/book/lady-glenconners-picnic-papers/anne-glenconner//9781835012383If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love
Q&A - Pediments & Daylight Robbery!
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3 Country House Books To Get For Christmas | 56
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 VisionIf you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patre
Alice Loxton Joins Us To Discuss Vita Sackville-West | 55
In today's episode, Geoff and Rory are joined by Alice Loxton (History Alice on social media) to discuss Vita Sackville-West (one of the subjects of Alice's brilliant new book!), Sissinghurst, Knole and more.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like,
Q&A - Is It Possible To Build An English Country House in Mexico? & More
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Building Country Houses To Last With Tim Moulding | 54
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.comIf you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more info
Country House Fires | 53
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? If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you
Our One-Year Anniversary: Jane Churchill & 'The Country House Look' | 52
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.comIf you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community
Guy Fawkes Special: Rushton Triangular Lodge | 51
In today's episode we discuss Rushton Triangular Lodge, a spectactular folly, to commemorate November 5th.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See aca
Q&A - Your Dowager Quotes, Modern Country Houses & More
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Halloween Special: The Hauntings Of Country Houses | 50
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.comIf you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community
Dower Houses: Our Tribute To Dame Maggie Smith | 49
As a tribute to Dame Maggie Smith, Geoff and Rory dive into the topic of Dower Houses. Remember to send your questions in to the Q&A via admin@thecountryhousepodcast.comIf you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more i
Q&A - National Trust, What Geoff & Rory Do For Work & More
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A Unique 1980s Country House Project: Henbury Hall With Jeremy Musson | 48
In today's episode, Jeremy Musson joins Geoff and Rory to chat about Henbury Hall.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more
Q&A - New Country House Architects, Jacobethan Houses & More
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One Of The UK's Finest New-Build Country Houses: Shilstone House With Sebastian Fenwick | 47
Continuing our series on new-build country houses, Geoff and Rory are joined by Sebastian Fenwick of Shilstone House in Devon.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on
Q&A - Country House Animals, Hierarchies & Stately Homes
Our weekly Q&A featuring your questions!A reminder to send your questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com. If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See
Francis Terry: The Joy of Designing New Country Houses | 46
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.comIf you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and com
Q&A - Gendered Rooms, Preservation Listings & Gate Lodges
In today's Q&A episode, Geoff and Rory answer another batch of your submitted questions. You can send them in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com for the chance to have yours answered!If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you
The Past & Present Purposes Of English Parsonages | 45
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.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more informa
English Vineyards With Ed Mansel Lewis (Harvest Special Part 2) | 44
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. If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our we
Q&A - Coming Up With Estate Names, Country House Seasons & More
In today's Q&A episode, Ben puts your questions to Geoff and Rory. Do continue to send them in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.comIf you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our websi
Walled Kitchen Gardens With Giles Godfrey (Harvest Special Part 1) | 43
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.comIf you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tier
Palladio's Villa La Rotonda: The Most Important Building Of The Last Millennia? | 42
In this episode Rory teaches us about Villa La Rotonda just outside of Vicenza in Northern Italy. Remember to send your questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.comIf you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more informati
The Palace Of Holyroodhouse (Edinburgh Special Part 2) | 41
In this second part of the Edinburgh Special celebrating the Fringe festival, Geoff and Rory discuss the Palace of Holyroodhouse.Remember to submit your questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.comIf you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment a
Celebrating The Fringe With Edinburgh Castle (Edinburgh Special Part 1) | 40
In this episode, Geoff and Rory commemorate the beginning of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with Part 1 of 2 Edinburgh Specials, highlighting the famous Edinburgh Castle.Reminder to send questions for the Q&A episode to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.comIf you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know member
Q&A - How To Spot A Georgian House, Recommended Books & More
In today's Q&A episode, Geoff and Rory answer your questions about the differences between Georgian Houses & other styles, as well as sharing recommended books - and more! Do send your questions in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.comIf you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our
