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In this second instalment with our special guest, Teddy, the 19th Earl of Derby, we are guided through the magnificent state rooms of Knowsley Hall, the Derby's privately owned stately home that sits cheek by jowl with the great industrial…

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Knowsley Hall Pt. I | With the Earl of Derby

February 9, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Join us for an exclusive 3-part series with the Earl and Countess of Derby at the extraordinary Knowsley Hall! In this episode, we peel back the layers of the Stanley dynasty - a family that turned the tide at the Battle of Bosworth Field…
Almshouses | Architecture for the soul | Ep. 103

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In this episode, we explore how guilt-ridden medieval merchants and eccentric Victorian philanthropists built almshouses - so-called 'hospitals of the soul.' We deconstruct the classic almshouse form - the defensive gatehouse, the peaceful…
Big Ben: At the stroke of midnight... | An Architectural Icon | Ep. 102

January 4, 2026 · 50 min

As the resonant peals of the Great Bell usher in the New Year, we turn our eyes to the Elizabeth Tower; the neo-gothic sentinel that is universally - if erroneously - known as 'Big Ben'! In this New Year's special episode, Rory helps…
The parish church | A Christmas special | Ep. 101

December 23, 2025 · 49 min

We are delighted to be joined in this week's 'Christmas special' by historian Daniel Wilson - known for his brilliant social media platform 'Daniel's Historic Architecture' (@greatbritisharchitecture). Join Daniel, Geoff and Rory as they…
Where palatial homes & politics meet | Helena Rees-Mogg & the Fitzwilliam family | Ep. 100

December 11, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min

On this week's podcast episode, we are delighted to be joined by Helena, Lady Rees-Mogg. This marks the first time Lady Rees-Mogg has ever appeared on a podcast, and the first time she has spoken publicly about her extraordinary family…
Heists & heavenly frescoes | Galerie d'Apollon at Le Palais du Louvre | Ep. 99

November 24, 2025 · 59 min

In this timely episode, Rory steps into the shoes of Inspector Clouseau to give Geoff - and you - a tour of the Galerie d'Apollon; the scene of the crime for the latest Louvre heist in which eight priceless pieces from the French Crown…
The poet & the house that inspired an empire | Kipling & Bateman's | Ep. 98

November 13, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min

In this Remembrance Day special, we step through the doors of Bateman’s, the 17th-century Jacobean house that became both a refuge and a muse for imperial poet, journalist and writer, Rudyard Kipling. Nestled in the folds of the Sussex…

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About the show

"If these walls could talk..." | Please join us as we discuss all things country houses. These are far more than mere bricks and mortar; they are family homes - living, breathing, changing and adapting over time. On The Country House Podcast we explore everything from their architectural history, gardens and collections to the lives of those who have lived and worked in them. The goal of our platform remains true to its founding principles. We hope to inform people on a subject we are knowledgeable about, while proving that architectural and art history are accessible and engaging for everyone and can be enjoyed by all of us, whatever background or demographic we come from! Country houses bring these subjects to life - their architecture encapsulates the progress of nations through the centuries, their collections speak of changing tastes, and their social histories include the lives of many great and powerful figures (and occasionally some rather unsavoury ones!) Country houses are not only beautiful buildings, but also important historical monuments and essential aspects of our respective national identities. If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. Love Geoff & Rory x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.