In this episode we recognise the transition of power happening in America by discussing the most iconic room in a country house, the Oval Office!

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In this episode, Rory quizzes Geoff about the history, purposes, and designs of orangeries, including the famous orangery at Versailles.

In this episode, Rory takes us on a journey exploring the history and appeal of calendar houses.

Join Geoff and Rory as they delve into the meaning and traditions of Hogmanay! 

Thank you for your support in 2024, we wish you the very best for the new year, and do stick with us as we continue to discuss all things country house! With love, Ben, Geoff and Rory!

Geoff is on location at Ven House with architect Mike Fisher, while Rory streams in to discuss what Ven House is like at Christmas.

We are joined in today's episode by Lady Anne Glenconner who regales us with fascinating stories about her life and Mustique. You can purchase her new book at the following link: https://www.waterstones.com/book/lady-glenconners-picnic-papers/anne-glenconner//9781835012383

Remember to send in your questions to [email protected] if you'd like your questions answered!

In this first of three Christmas episodes, we are joined by Alice Loxton, Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, Robert O'Byrne, and Luke White to discuss three excellent books:
18: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives
Blenheim: 300 Years of Life in a Palace
The Irish Country House: A New Vision

In today's episode, Geoff and Rory are joined by Alice Loxton (History Alice on social media) to discuss Vita Sackville-West (one of the subjects of Alice's brilliant new book!), Sissinghurst, Knole and more.