Speaking with Shadows

Bolsover Castle’s Philosopher Duchess


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Josie Long traces the footsteps of the indomitable 17th-century duchess Margaret Cavendish: a writer, philosopher, feminist and author of one of the first ever sci-fi novels.

This student of the human mind and spirit dressed against convention and made her way into the prestigious but male-dominated world of the Royal Society. But who was Margaret and how did she end up at Bolsover Castle in the Midlands?

Senior Properties Historian at English Heritage Dr Megan Leyland helps Josie trace Margaret’s personal journey through the English Civil War into the age of ideas. Meanwhile historian and broadcaster Emma Wilkins helps us glimpse the inner world and motivations of a captivating and brilliant mind.

Dr Keith Allen,Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of York, takes Josie through the cutting-edge ideas that helped shape science and philosophy at this time. 

Speaking with Shadows is an English Heritage podcast.

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