The Decline & Destruction Of The Country House | The Country House Podcast 09
Geoff, Conor, and Ben discuss the decline and destruction of country houses - primarily during the 20th century. *Our apologies for Ben's poor audio on this episode and previous - this has now been r...
16 Jan 202441min
Blickling Hall: Home Of Anne Boleyn's Headless Ghost | The Country House Podcast 08
Today we discuss Norfolk's Blickling Hall. From Dutch Gables to ghastly ghouls, Jacobean design to a 9-year old owner, fairytale ceilings...there is so much to learn about this magnificent home. If yo...
9 Jan 202437min
What To Expect Inside A Country House | The Country House Podcast 07
Continuing from the previous episode, we take a step inside general country houses of the past - noting that no two are the same - to discuss the main rooms and layout, and the intention or purpose be...
2 Jan 202440min
What To Expect On A Country Estate | The Country House Podcast 06
In this episode, we delve somewhat into what you can expect to find on a country estate. There is so much and so we primarily cover gate lodges, serpentine lakes, and follies. We will return to the su...
26 Dec 202336min
The Duchess of Rutland: Christmas at Belvoir Castle | The Country House Podcast 05
We're joined for this special Christmas episode by The Duchess of Rutland, Emma Manners, who explains the experience of running an estate at Christmas time. Belvoir Castle has teamed with Charlotte Ll...
19 Dec 202333min
Wentworth Woodhouse: The Longest Country House In Europe | The Country House Podcast 04
In today's episode, we delve into the rich history of Wentworth Woodhouse, the longest country home in Europe and the original home of George Stubbs' famous painting 'Whistlejacket.' If you enjoy tuni...
12 Dec 202341min
The Evolution Of Country House Architecture: Baroque-Arts & Crafts | The Country House Podcast 03
In this episode we take a tour across the Country House architectural periods and give a rundown and examples of each one. This week is part 2 of 2 and includes everything from Baroque to the Arts & C...
5 Dec 202341min
The Evolution Of Country House Architecture: Earliest Houses-Carolean | The Country House Podcast 02
In this episode we take a tour across the Country House architectural periods and give a rundown and examples of each one. This week is part 1 of 2 and includes the earliest forms of country houses an...
28 Nov 202337min
