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.
Dec 03, 2024•49 min
Remember to send your questions in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com or via thecountryhousepodcast.com website to have your question answered on the show!
Nov 28, 2024•16 min
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.com
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 54
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?
Nov 19, 2024•57 min•Ep. 53
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.com
Nov 12, 2024•56 min
In today's episode we discuss Rushton Triangular Lodge, a spectactular folly, to commemorate November 5th.
Nov 05, 2024•55 min
Remember to send in your questions to us at admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com
Oct 31, 2024•33 min
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.com
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 50
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.com
Oct 21, 2024•49 min
Remember to send your questions in via our website or via admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com
Oct 17, 2024•29 min
In today's episode, Jeremy Musson joins Geoff and Rory to chat about Henbury Hall.
Oct 15, 2024•44 min•Ep. 48
A reminder to send your Q&A questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com
Oct 12, 2024•31 min
Continuing our series on new-build country houses, Geoff and Rory are joined by Sebastian Fenwick of Shilstone House in Devon.
Oct 07, 2024•44 min
Our weekly Q&A featuring your questions! A reminder to send your questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com.
Oct 04, 2024•23 min
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.com
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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!
Sep 25, 2024•18 min
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.
Sep 24, 2024•50 min•Ep. 45
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.
Sep 16, 2024•52 min•Ep. 44
In today's Q&A episode, Ben puts your questions to Geoff and Rory. Do continue to send them in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com
Sep 11, 2024•22 min
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.com
Sep 10, 2024•40 min
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.com
Sep 03, 2024•46 min
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.com
Aug 27, 2024•48 min
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.com
Aug 20, 2024•44 min
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.com
Aug 15, 2024•22 min
Geoff and Rory are joined by Dr Ralph St Clair Wade to discuss the history and key features of Scots Baronial Architecture. A reminder to send your questions for our Q&A episode to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com
Aug 12, 2024•56 min
Geoff and Rory answer your questions again! Send more in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com for us to answer them.
Aug 07, 2024•35 min
In the second part of the two-parter on Burghley House, Geoff and Rory chat about how Burghley House has seen continued success in modern times.
Aug 05, 2024•41 min
In today's Q&A we discuss another batch of your questions. We love them, keep sending them in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com.
Jul 31, 2024•28 min
On today's episode, Geoff and Rory discuss the magnificent Burghley House in Stamford, Lincolnshire. Rory discusses the exterior and interior design whilst Geoff delves into the stories of the family. This is Part 1 of a 2-parter on Burghley House. Remember to send questions in for our Q&A episode through admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com
Jul 29, 2024•47 min
Our first Q&A/Correspondence episode. Don't forget to send questions for next week to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com In this one we talk about the house used in the Secret Garden, our must-haves for a country house, our favourite demolished houses, and more.
Jul 24, 2024•32 min