The English Heritage Podcast

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  • English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites, and brings the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk
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  • Episode 294 - The 1266 siege of Kenilworth Castle

    Episode 294 - The 1266 siege of Kenilworth Castle
    Nov 21 2024
    In the summer of 2024, eight catapult shot were discovered at Kenilworth Castle during a project to improve paths in and around the castle. Ranging in weight between 1kg and 105kg, the stone balls are believed to have been fired during the momentous 172-day-long siege of the castle in 1266. We’re joined by properties historian Dr William Wyeth to discover the story of the siege, the people who took part and its legacy today. To discover more about the history of Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/kenilworth-castle/history-and-stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 minutos
  • Episode 293 - A delicious history of the English pie

    Episode 293 - A delicious history of the English pie
    Nov 14 2024
    This week, we’ve got a mouthwatering treat for you as we’re joined by food historian Sam Bilton to dig into the story and evolution of this much-loved winter warmer. Discover what constitutes a pie, the earliest record of one, the ingredients pie makers through the ages experimented with and whether the humble pie still has a place in our 21st century, health-conscious world. To discover more about the history of the English pie, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/a-history-of-the-english-pie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 minutos
  • Episode 292 - Hailes Abbey and the Holy Blood

    Episode 292 - Hailes Abbey and the Holy Blood
    Nov 6 2024
    This week, we’re looking back at the history of Hailes Abbey, a ruined monastery in the Cotswold countryside, which was once one of the most significant pilgrimage sites in medieval England. For centuries, visitors flocked here to see the Holy Blood of Hailes – a prized relic said to be a portion of the blood of Jesus Christ. We’re joined by English Heritage senior properties historian Dr Michael Carter and Hailes Abbey’s property manager Jess Eyres to discover how the Holy Blood came here, the miracles attributed to it, what happened to it and everything today’s visitors can expect to find. To discover more about the story of Hailes Abbey and the Holy Blood, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hailes-abbey/history-and-stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hora e 3 minutos

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