Episodes

  • DD - Episode 20 - Islip

    DD - Episode 20 - Islip
    Jan 7 2025
    A look into the birthplace of Edward the Confessor both before and after the Norman Conquest, including a brief examination of the life of Edward himself.
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    11 mins
  • DD - Episode 19 - Chepstow - NYE Special

    DD - Episode 19 - Chepstow - NYE Special
    Dec 31 2024
    A New Year's Eve look at the town of Chepstow through the lens of the Domesday Book.
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    9 mins
  • DD - Episode 18 - Coventry - Christmas Special

    DD - Episode 18 - Coventry - Christmas Special
    Dec 24 2024
    In this special holiday episode of Domesday Delving, we journey to Coventry, a medieval town filled with legends, faith, and festive traditions. Coventry’s Domesday entry reveals a thriving community that was as resilient as it was generous—values embodied by one of its most famous figures, Lady Godiva. Join us as we delve into Godiva’s legendary ride, uncover the origins of Christmas carols (including Coventry’s own haunting carol), and explore the feasting traditions that made a medieval Christmas unforgettable.
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    22 mins
  • DD - Episode 17 - Bratton

    DD - Episode 17 - Bratton
    Dec 17 2024
    A look into Bratton, Somerset, before and after 1066.
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    9 mins
  • DD - Episode 16 - Little Puddle

    DD - Episode 16 - Little Puddle
    Dec 3 2024
    A look at the charmingly named Little Puddle in Dorset. Along with an examination of the complexities of medieval land ownership.
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    10 mins
  • DD - Episode 15 - Luckington

    DD - Episode 15 - Luckington
    Nov 26 2024
    A delve into the past of Luckington in Wiltshire, and an in-depth look at ridge-and-furrow ploughing techniques.
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    12 mins
  • DD - Episode 14 - Winkton

    DD - Episode 14 - Winkton
    Nov 19 2024
    A look into Winkton, Hampshire in 1086. It examines the importance of hunting, eels, and the creation of the New Forest.
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    9 mins
  • DD - Episode 13 - Special - Penzance, Halifax, Ashington, Tongwynlais

    DD - Episode 13 - Special - Penzance, Halifax, Ashington, Tongwynlais
    Nov 12 2024
    A delve into 4 towns not included in the Domesday Book, but requested by listeners or of personal significance to myself.
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    8 mins