• 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.

  • 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.

  • Heritage.X

    Discover the new platform helping you to discover the living heritage right on your doorstep

  • 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

The Duchess Blog Archive

  • “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

  • “Such enthralling interviews with interesting and inspiring women. Please keep them coming.”

    — NNatalieLLauren via Apple Podcasts

  • “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

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