The Country House Podcast

"If these walls could talk..." | Please join us as we discuss all things country houses. These are far more than mere bricks and mortar; they are family homes - living, breathing, changing and adapting over time. On The Country House Podcast we explore everything from their architectural history, gardens and collections to the lives of those who have lived and worked in them.

The goal of our platform remains true to its founding principles. We hope to inform people on a subject we are knowledgeable about, while proving that architectural and art history are accessible and engaging for everyone and can be enjoyed by all of us, whatever background or demographic we come from!

Country houses bring these subjects to life - their architecture encapsulates the progress of nations through the centuries, their collections speak of changing tastes, and their social histories include the lives of many great and powerful figures (and occasionally some rather unsavoury ones!) Country houses are not only beautiful buildings, but also important historical monuments and essential aspects of our respective national identities.

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.

Love Geoff & Rory x

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Episoder(121)

Q&A - Country House Memberships & The Country House Calendar

Remember to send 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...

16 Jan 202512min

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 1...

14 Jan 202550min

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 Patr...

7 Jan 20251h

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 di...

31 Des 202450min

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 ...

24 Des 20241h 2min

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.waterston...

17 Des 20241h 10min

Q&A - Pediments & Daylight Robbery!

Remember to send in your questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com if you'd like your questions answered!If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tier...

12 Des 202417min

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 ...

10 Des 20241h 10min