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To celebrate 4th July with our American listeners, we've covered Winfield House in London, home to US Ambassadors since the mid 20th century.
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We are celebrating summertime with a conversation about one of the most famous gardens in the UK - Sissinghurst Gardens in Kent.
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Architectural historian and author of "Follies: An Architectural Journey" Rory Fraser joins us to go deeper on the subject of English follies. Expect to learn the earliest follies, the most eccentric follies, follies with dark secrets, and Rory's favourite follies.
Find more of Rory's work below:
Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Follies-Architectural-Journey-Rory-Fraser/dp/1916197787
Documentary - https://watch.shelter.stream/follies
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Today Geoff and Ben discuss what life was like in the service wing. Expect to learn the average salary, the different roles, the steamy affairs, and much more!
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Geoff and Ben discuss the Grand Tour of the 17th-19th century. Expect to learn the history of it, what it would entail, how it influenced the culture of the country house, and why it stopped being a tradition.
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In this episode we are joined by Carl Ross of Nevill Holt to discuss the history and culture of the quintessentially English Country House Opera festival.
You can get 15% off your Nevill Holt Festival ticket with the code CHP15 at https://nevillholtfestival.com/. Ts&Cs below!
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This offer begins on Tuesday 23rd April and will run for 2 weeks. Subject to availability and can be withdrawn at any time. Cannot be combined with other discounts or retrospectively. Excludes tickets to the 5pm Magic Flute performances, Ronnie Scotts performances, Elizabeth Day, Alice Robert, and Aggers/Tuffers. -
In today's episode, Geoff, Conor and Ben discuss Sandringham House, a long-running Royal retreat. We discuss the criticisms of the estate, the joyful traditions, and the significance of the community's relationship with the house.
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In this instalment of The Country House Podcast, hosts Geoff, Conor and Ben discuss how the politics and goings-on of the time influenced the architectural styles and designs of country houses. Much ground is covered, from the Norman conquest to William and Mary and beyond.
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Andrea Palladio's influence is possibly unmatched in the history of architecture. Ben, Geoff, and Conor discuss what Palladian architecture is and why it became fashionable in many country house designs.
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In this episode, Geoff, Conor and Ben discuss what follies are, their purpose, and some of their favourite follies. If you haven't already, we'd love if you could leave a 5-star rating and share with a friend.
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