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Welcome to The Chawton House Podcast. This series will keep you informed of what goes on at the Great House, based in the Hampshire village of Chawton, that was once home to the brother of Jane Austen, Edward Austen Knight. It will also share stories, old and new, of life in the House. Presented and Produced by Lizzie Frisby Image art: Natalie Wilkins (Instagram: @ tilly.scribbles) Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Kara Square (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution ...
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Lizzie chats to award-winning graduate from the Royal School of Needlework, Emily Barnett, whose work is showcased in the latest exhibition, Chawton In Stitches (13th May - 26th August 2024).Whilst working at Chawton House as a General Assistant for a Saturday job, Emily became inspired by her surroundings - the gardens and Chawton House collection…
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Find out all about the Evening Orchard Wassail at Chawton House with Lizzie Frisby. It's a centuries’ old Twelfth Night apple-growing celebration, involving hearty singing in the orchard to encourage a bountiful harvest in 2024, led by the Wassail Queen. Lizzie narrates and explains the evening and chats to the Wassail Queen (Dr Clio O'Sullivan). P…
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14. What's in store for 2024?
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Lizzie Frisby chats to Chief Executive Katie Childs and Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson about the wide range of events coming up in 2024. From a Snowdrop Spectacular to arts and crafts, outdoor theatre to a whole programme of online events and even a place to stay overnight ON SITE... there's certainly something for everyone!…
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Chawton House celebrated its 20th anniversary of preserving and promoting early women's writing, from 13th to 16th July 2023. Lizzie Frisby talks to Curator & Collections Manager Emma Yandle about the arrival of a special acquisition that coincided with the anniversary. Then, Dr Clio O'Sullivan chats to a whole range of speakers and guests who join…
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12. Quills & Characters Exhibition
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Lizzie catches up with Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson about the 'Quills & Characters' exhibition she curated, which is on show at Chawton House until 3rd September 2023. Visit the 'What's On' page on the Chawton House website to find out how you can visit the exhibition yourself and even have a guided tour!Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Kara Squ…
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11. Jane Austen and Chawton House
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The Chawton House Podcast is back!Most people associate Chawton with Jane Austen, but do you actually know WHY? Do you know what brought Jane to Chawton and why Chawton House is significant to her writing?Chawton House’s resident historian and researcher Martin Caddick helps us answer these all important questions. Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by…
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10. Acquisitions & Man Up! Creative Writing Competition
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Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson and Curator & Collections Manager Emma Yandle tell us about the acquisitions currently held at Chawton House. We also hear about the Man Up! Creative Writing competition which received applicants from across the world. Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Kara Square (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons A…
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9. The House Restoration with Adam Knight
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Lizzie talks to the new owner of the freehold, Adam Knight, about his work as an architect on the restoration of the house during the 1990s and his hopes for Chawton today. Adam has provided fascinating images to accompany this podcast, which can be found on the Chawton House website here: https://chawtonhouse.org/the-library/podcasts/Sandy Learner…
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8. The Landscape with Cassie Blackwell
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Lizzie talks to Cassie Blackwell about her work as a landscape architect on the restoration of the house from the 1990s until the present day. Sandy Learner had been keen to involve Richard Knight's children, Cassie Blackwell and Adam Knight, in the restoration and decision-making process of the estate as part of the Knight family legacy.Music: Gui…
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Richard Knight tells us what it was like to take on the considerable responsibility of the estate and how Chawton House went about its great restoration to come to be as it is today. Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Kara Square (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/56155…
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6. Caroline Jane Knight
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Caroline Jane Knight, the fifth great niece of the world-famous writer Jane Austen, joins us for this special episode. She recounts what it was like to grow up at the Great House, from the best hiding places on the estate to Christmas by the fireplace. As one of the last to grow up here, Caroline explains how Chawton continues to play a significant…
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5. Gothic Month: Behind The Scenes of 'Tales of Terror!'
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An exclusive listen from behind the scenes of the filming of 'Tales of Terror! Stories by the Virtual Fireside', ahead of its release on each night of All Hallows Eve 2020. Lizzie Frisby joins photographer Claire Lewis, actor Dominic Gerrard and, our very own, Clio O'Sullivan and Louisa Carpenter. Here at Chawton House, we thoroughly enjoy encapsul…
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Martin Caddick, volunteer tour guide and researcher, shares the fascinating history of Chawton House before the Knight Family bought the estate in 1551. Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Kara Square (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/56155…
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In this episode, Visitor Experience Manager, Louisa Carpenter, and Curator and Collections Manager, Emma Yandle, discuss ‘The Rehang’ project, creating a new visitor journey at Chawton House.Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Kara Square (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmaptha…
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Curator, Clio O'Sullivan, gives us an exclusive tour of the 2020 'Man Up!' exhibition at Chawton House and shares her inspiration behind its creation. Listen to find out about women who defied convention and stepped into a man's world in the 18th and 19th centuries.Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Kara Square (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Cr…
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Welcome to The Chawton House Podcast! Chief Executive, Katie Childs, introduces us to the Great House and what goes on here.Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Kara Square (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/56155Kirjoittanut The Chawton House Podcast
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