As civil war rages across England, Empress Matilda and her forces lay siege to the key city of Winchester. Who will emerge victorious when her opponents strike back?
Do you remember the excitement you felt last time you received a handwritten letter, or what about that moment you came across a letter from your family's past?
Join Lucy and Ellie in the second part of their deep dive into the history of medieval sex workers in London and Surrey ー the Winchester Geese. In this episode, Lucy and Ellie discuss the Geese’s legacy in the modern era.
Lucy Coleman Talbot sheds light on the role of the Bishops of Winchester, as well as the suffering endured by medieval sex workers and how we know their story from a graveyard.
Throughout the Winchester Cathedral’s history, hundreds of people have made their mark on its walls. From the sophisticated to the lewd and rude, Dr Cindy Wood reveals the stories behind the carvings.
The autumnal colours are so lovely we are going to go off line for a few days to recharge the batteries with a few walks in the Hampshire countryside! We are also taking the time out to get ahead with our podcast production.
