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Listen to Hidden Heritage
Building on the success of Duchess, we are thrilled to introduce our new podcast – Hidden Heritage! Join Violet Manners and her fascinating guests as they uncover the secrets of the past and explore the most captivating destinations across the UK and Ireland.
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New Series Coming Soon
We can’t wait to share with you, four upcoming series hosted by the custodians who run some of Britain’s finest stately homes. In the meantime why not listen to our latest series about the fascinating Knowsley Hall and Stanley family.
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Heritage.X
Discover the new platform helping you to discover the living heritage right on your doorstep
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Abercrombie & Kent x Duchess
Enjoy exclusive access to a collection of the houses, castles & palaces across the UK & Ireland.
What we’re talking about
Welcome to Duchess - the podcast which explores the heritage of Great Britain & Ireland, and meets the inspiring people responsible for its custodianship. Created by Emma Rutland and her daughter Violet, who wanted to explore the fascinating stories behind historic homes and discover the work that goes on behind-the-scenes by their custodians to maintain these buildings enduring beauty and share them with us all.
In this podcast we hear the epic tales of the construction of these amazing buildings. We meet the historic figures that walked their halls, hear chilling ghost stories and heart-breaking tales of romance. All whilst getting to know the people responsible for the custodianship of our national heritage, and hear from world leading experts about the remarkable legacy that is British heritage. Join us on a this special journey. This is Duchess, the Podcast.
The Archive
On this very special bonus episode, the Countess of Derby sits down with architectural historian Dr John Martin Robinson FSA, to discuss the architecture of Knowsley Hall.
In this episode, the Countess of Derby meets John Phibbs, Dr David Jacques and Dr Clemency Fisher to explore the fascinating story behind how the park and gardens at Knowsley were created.
In this episode, the Countess of Derby meets Dr Geoffrey Hicks and Dr Jennifer Davey, to discuss the life of the former prime minister, the 14th Earl of Derby, and how a journey to America would inspire him to pass anti-slavery legislation in Britain.
In today’s episode, Lady Derby sits down with Alexandra Mason and her husband Edward, 19th Earl of Derby, to explore the history and strong association between horse racing with the Earls of Derby.
This time on the podcast, Lady Derby meets art historians Dr Richard Stephens and Dr Stephen Lloyd, where they speak about the incredible Derby Collection - and the stories behind the many breathtaking and fascinating works of art that comprises it.
This time Lady Derby is joined by historians Professor Elspeth Graham and author Dr Vanessa Wilkie to discuss the history of patronage, theatrical performance and connection between William Shakespeare and Knowsley Hall.
In the first episode of this special season about Knowsley Hall and the history of the Stanley family, Lady Derby meets Dan Snow and Dr William Shannon to discuss the history of Knowsley Hall, Lathom House and the Stanley family, from the 14th century up until the mid-17th century.
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“I look forward to this podcast every week. Having visited a few historic houses in the UK (I live in NZ but have relatives in Nottingham) I look forward to listening to the next episode. I’d love Emma to do one on Woollerton Hall.”
— nubble51 via Apple Podcasts
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“Such enthralling interviews with interesting and inspiring women. Please keep them coming.”
— NNatalieLLauren via Apple Podcasts
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“I’ve been listening since the beginning. I love the history and stories about the houses and all the details of what life is really like living in a historical house. I’d love to hear more of the interviews. My only complaint is that the episodes aren’t longer! 🙂”
Melibchica via Apple Podcasts