We set off into Herefordshire, leaving the western slopes of the Malvern Hills behind us. But our journey is interrupted by the lovely town of Ledbury – a black and white marvel; a place to dawdle in, to wander, to shop and to contemplate poetry, war and beauty in death.

We set off into Herefordshire, leaving the western slopes of the Malvern Hills behind us. But our journey is interrupted by the lovely town of Ledbury – a black and white marvel; a place to dawdle in, to wander, to shop and to contemplate poetry, war and beauty in death.

Episode 2: Ledbury

True stories and real journeys through England’s landscapes, guiding you through a world of beauty, history, myth and discovery. English Journeys sets out to introduce you to a different vision of England. To tease out the stories which haunt our countryside, as we embed ourselves in its rich rural landscapes, of medieval fields, orchards and farmsteads, ancient churches, vibrant towns, modern follies. We travel Roman roads and ancient lanes, and scratch the surface of this eccentric place, to encounter the lives, loves, fears and pleasures of countless generations. Hosted and written by Martin EllisExecutive Producer: Mike Ellis

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True stories and real journeys through England’s landscapes, guiding you through a world of beauty, history, myth and discovery. English Journeys sets out to introduce you to a different vision of England. To tease out the stories which haunt our countryside, as we embed ourselves in its rich rural landscapes, of medieval fields, orchards and farmsteads, ancient churches, vibrant towns, modern follies. We travel Roman roads and ancient lanes, and scratch the surface of this eccentric place, to encounter the lives, loves, fears and pleasures of countless generations. Hosted and written by Martin Ellis Executive Producer: Mike Ellis

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Episode 2: Ledbury

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