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The Country House Podcast

The Country House Podcast

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"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

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  • Almshouses | Architecture for the soul | Ep. 103

    Almshouses | Architecture for the soul | Ep. 103
    Jan 23 2026

    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 quadrangle, and the central chapel - to understand how architecture was used to engineer social cohesion.

    Join us as we discover why these 600-year-old designs remain the gold standard for dignified communal living today.

    If you like our podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Your kind support will enable us to upgrade our (hitherto self-funded) platform and truly 'up our game' when it comes to producing high-quality content for our audience. Please follow this link for more information.


    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. For more information, please visit our website.

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    44 Min.
  • Big Ben: At the stroke of midnight... | An Architectural Icon | Ep. 102

    Big Ben: At the stroke of midnight... | An Architectural Icon | Ep. 102
    Jan 4 2026

    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 deconstruct the architectural swan song of Augustus Pugin, whose feverish medieval detailing perfectly complements Charles Barry’s structural ambition. We venture beyond the gilded clock face to explore the Victorian horological engineering within, examining how this Westminster icon became the unshakeable metronome of British life.


    Join us as we traverse the history of the world’s most famous four-faced clock, celebrating the design, the restoration, and the enduring symbolism behind the dings and dongs that ring out hope for the year ahead.

    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. For more information, please visit our website.

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    50 Min.
  • The parish church | A Christmas special | Ep. 101

    The parish church | A Christmas special | Ep. 101
    Dec 23 2025

    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 discuss the parish church - the long and storied history (architectural and social) of these important buildings - and their particularly important role at Christmas time. We explore how the parish church has evolved and changed over the centuries, yet simultaneously has remained unchanged in so many ways.


    We would like to wish all our listeners and supporters a very Happy Christmas, and may 2026 be a joyful, blessed and prosperous year for you all!

    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. For more information, please visit our website.

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    49 Min.
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