Welsh and Proud of It

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Wales, A Very Peculiar History

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Walking with the Last Prince: Following Owain on the Glyndwr's Way

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101 Amazing Facts about Wales

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Royal Wales

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The Little Book of Wales

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A New Beginning?

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Discover Wales

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Lives of the Princesses of Wales

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Erpingham

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The Rough Guide to Wales (Travel Guide eBook)

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The Great Scot: A Novel of Robert the Bruce, Scotland's Legendary Warrior King

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Wales since 1939

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The Little Book of Sandymount

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Foul Deeds & Suspicious Deaths Around Worcester

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Living in Medieval England: The Turbulent Year of 1326

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Royalty Revealed: A Majestic Miscellany

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All the Queen's Men

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Little Book of Norfolk

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Wild Wales: Its People, Language and Scenery

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The Wharncliffe Companion to Coventry: An A to Z of Local History

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Durham City in the Great War

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King Lud: The Celtic God Who Founded London

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Watford and South West Herts in the Great War

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Holland and Shark Tour Normandy: A Brief History of This Region

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Summary of George MacDonald Fraser's The Steel Bonnets

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The Civil War in Wales: The Scouring of the Nation

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Werewolves - Throughout the British Isles (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

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Dowding of Fighter Command: Victor of the Battle of Britain

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Adventures in Swaziland: The Story of a South African Boer

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A Humorous History of England

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A Man Called Ove: A Novel

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The Screwtape Letters

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Go the F**k to Sleep

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Yes Please

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Don't Panic: Douglas Adams & The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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Big Swiss: A Novel

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Swamp Story: A Novel

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Love and Other Words

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101 Fun Personality Quizzes: Who Are You . . . Really?!

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The Best F*cking Activity Book Ever: Irreverent (and Slightly Vulgar) Activities for Adults

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I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons

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Anxious People: A Novel

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The Encyclopedia of Misinformation: A Compendium of Imitations, Spoofs, Delusions, Simulations, Counterfeits, Impostors, Illusions, Confabulations, Skullduggery, ... Conspiracies & Miscellaneous Fakery

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I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf

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The Soulmate Equation

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Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar...: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

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Killing the Guys Who Killed the Guy Who Killed Lincoln: A Nutty Story About Edwin Booth and Boston Corbett

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Britt-Marie Was Here: A Novel

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Solutions and Other Problems

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I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell

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Mindful As F*ck: 100 Simple Exercises to Let That Sh*t Go!

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How to Be Alone: If You Want To, and Even If You Don't

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Tidy the F*ck Up: The American Art of Organizing Your Sh*t

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And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer: A Novella

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All the Sh*t You Should Have Learned: A Digestible Re-Education in Science, Math, Language, History...and All the Other Important Crap

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Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style: A Novel

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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: the heartfelt, funny memoir by a New York Times bestselling therapist

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Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir

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The 2,548 Wittiest Things Anybody Ever Said

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1549: A Murderous Midsummer: How did 4000 people in Devon and Cornwall come to be killed, defending their faith?

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Æthelstan: First King of the English: The grandson of Alfred the Great, Æthelstan the Glorious was the first King of England, reigning from 924 to 939.

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Sweyn Forkbeard: First Viking King of England: Was Sweyn Forkbeard the first Viking King of England?

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Royal Castles & Palaces of England: Medieval (1/3)

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The 'Dark Ages' with Michael Wood: Overturning preconceptions about this formative period in the history of Britain.

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Duchess, the Jubilee Special: Episode Description:Welcome back to a very special episode of the Duchess podcast.The weekend of the 3rd of June has just passed and we enjoyed a wonderful weekend of platinum jubilee celebrations for our Queen Elizabeth II.So to celebrate Queen Elizabeth we have decided to have a special episode dedicated to her and the royal family.To start, we will have one of our favourite guests back on the podcast, Lady Derby of Knowsley Hall, who will share some of her own stories involving the royal family and her personal feelings on the incredible celebrations this weekend. We will then play some of our favourite clips from the podcast that have featured stories and anecdotes about the Queen and her family.So please join us for this very special Jubilee episode of the podcast - this is Duchess.Top Quotes:“What the Jubilee meant to me is just bringing everyone together. Nobody does pageantry better than the British. It didn’t matter what age you were, what nationa

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Lady Ailsa of Stonor Park: Episode Description: In this week’s episode, the Duchess speaks to Lady Ailsa of the historic Stonor Park. In the episode, Lady Ailsa tells the Duchess about the mysterious story of Hollywood’s lost aviator, we get the backstory on Stonor Park’s mystical foundations, and the ladies discuss the estate’s fascinating history of Catholic martyrdom. Top Quotes:"When living in these homes you do really reflect on how extraordinary it is to have this great tapestry of hundreds of years surrounding you." - Duchess"These homes aren't built for five people to rattle around in. They're built for everyone to see." - Lady Ailsa"In lockdown, we have noticed an enormous reconnection with Belvoir from the local community. We hope it will stay because the only way we will keep the roofs on these places is from the support of local people in the surrounding area. Living in heritage is such a partnership" - DuchessAbout the Guest and Stately Home:Lady Ailsa was born Ailsa Ma

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Elizabeth I's War with Ireland: Her campaigns to control her Catholic subjects in the late 17th century led to some of the bloodiest battles of her reign.

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Ireland's 'ghost estates' and the first Rose of Tralee: The Celtic Tiger, the first Rose of Tralee and activist swimmers in Dublin.

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Death, Desire, Power & Scandal: The House of Dudley: No family was more loved, loathed and loved again by the Tudors than the extraordinary Dudleys.

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The Viking Age: Fury of the Northmen: Sophie (age 7) and Ellie (age 5) tell the story of the start of the Viking Age, from the attack at Lindisfarne to the creation of the Danelaw.----more---- Our story starts with the attack on the Lindisfarne monastery in 793AD. The monastery is famous for...

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Imogen Wyvill of Constable Burton Hall & Garden: Episode Description: In today’s show, the Duchess visits the beautiful Constable Burton Hall and Gardens to meet the current chatelaine, Imogen Wyvill. In the episode, Imogen introduces the Duchess to the chess grand master who courted Florence Nightingale, we learn about the Wyvill family’s important hand in the abolition of slavery, and the ladies discuss the famed and fabulous Tulip festival that is hosted at Constable Burton annually.Top Quotes:"Living in homes like these, you fall in love with them everyday through the eyes of your visitors." - Imogen Wyvill"The wonderful thing about Constable Burton is that it does have this very warm homely feel to it. It embraces you." - Imogen"The past year perhaps has helped us realise to keep life a little simpler. And actually it's a reconnection to the love affair with the British Isles." - ImogenAbout the Guest and Stately Home:Imogen Wyvill, nee Garner, is married to Marmaduke D'Arcy Willi

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Lady Ashcombe of Sudeley Castle: Lady Ashcombe / Sudeley Castle and GardensEpisode Description: This week on Duchess, the Duchess of Rutland travels to the historic Sudeley Castle and Gardens to meet Lady Ashcombe. In the show, Lady Ashcombe speaks candidly about the impact of the tragic loss of her husband so early into her life custodian, the Duchess gets a background on the castle’s immense royal history, and Lady Ashcombe describes the tales of ghostly monarchs that are said to walk Sudeley’s halls today. Top Quotes:"How many times have these grey suited individuals told you it isn't possible but the will of the chatelaine overcomes all." - Duchess"You need to protect the home and it's contents because without the art that's on the walls these houses don't tell the story they were meant to. It all represents layers of history and we are just a moment in time - preserving, protecting and defending." - Duchess"Sudeley Castle, and places like it, belong to the culture. Even though Sud

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S1.43 Oliver Cromwell: The execution of Charles I in 1649 created something of a dilemma for England, needing to find a completely new way to govern itself. Various parliamentary outfits were tried, but throughout it all one man dominated until in 1653 he officially became...

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Owain Glyndwr and The Welsh Revolt: Looking back at what's often called Wales' last war of Independence against the English.

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109. Coronations - a Short History

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101. Henry VIII's Navy

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Countess Bathurst of Cirencester Park: Episode Description:In this episode, our host travels to Cirencester Park to meet the Countess Bathurst. In this episode, Lady Bathurst explains to the Duchess how the Earl Bathurst was instrumental in the Battle of Waterloo, the Duchess is introduced to the ‘tornado of a woman’ who called Cirencester home, and Lady Bathurst tells us about the amusing encounter between the late Henry, Earl Bathurst and Prince William.Top Quotes:“These estates, these houses, are a way of life. It’s not a job. They seep into your soul and into your being and they become part of you and you become part of it.” - Countess of Bathurst“It’s a total partnership with people living in heritage.” Duchess of RutlandAbout the Guest and Stately Home:Lady Bathurst married her husband Allen, the 9th Earl Bathurst, in 1996. Much of her time has been spent running the house at Cirencester Park and working in the Gloucestershire community, through a number of roles and charities ar

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Prince Philip: Abandoned by his parents, exiled from his home, a veteran of Second World War battles, an author, the founder of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), this is the story of Prince Philip as you have never heard it before.

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The Royals & The Jews: The Jewish People have had a long relationship with British royalty. From the expulsion of the Jews from England by King Edward I in 1290 to the resettlement which continued despite King Charles II returning to the throne in 1660. From Queen Victoria’s k...

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MAP#19 – 1066 and The Battle of Hastings: Today is the 945th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. We look at the year 1066, the death of King Edward the Confessor and the dispute over the throne of England. Harold Godwinson was crowned the new king of England. However, Harold Hardrada,

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Wulf the Saxon by George Alfred Henty ~ Full Audiobook: Wulf the Saxon by George Alfred Henty audiobook. Wulf the Saxon is a classic George Henty tale of nobility, loyalty and courage set in 11th century Britain. It relates the adventures of Wulf, a young, but extremely capable Saxon Thane. Wulf with his ...

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Claire Watson-Armstrong of Bamburgh Castle: Episode Description:Listen in as the Duchess meets Claire Watson-Armstrong of the magnificent Bamburgh Castle. In this epsiode, we learn why Bamburgh is considered one of the greatest archeological sites in Great Britain, we are introduced to the many ghosts that are said to still walk castle halls, and Claire explains why Bamburgh Castle has been a centre for innovation.Top Quotes:“I love the interiors of Bamburgh Castle. Bits of the castle are Norman, are victorian, are more modern. But its all a collection of different eras - a wonderful potpurri.” - Claire Watson-Armstrong“I would love to bring recognition to this castle and tell the story of the people who made it what it is. If I could do that - I would be very happy.” - Claire Watson-Armstrong“My advice to the generations ahead would be to carve your own path, be respectful, and don’t procrastinate.” - Claire Watson-ArmstrongAbout the Guest and Stately Home:Claire Watson-Armstrong is

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The Story of Castles: The British castle’s genesis - from the Norman Conquest onward.

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Belvoir Special Ep. 1: Meet My Mum

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3. Story of England: Tudor Feuds, Explorers and Fanatics: Dan couldn't do a history of England without a hearty helping of our favourite family.

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Tower of London: Most Infamous Prisoners: Matt Lewis joins Dan Snow to uncover the secrets embedded within the Tower of London's formidable walls

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Demetra Lindsay of Hedingham Castle: On this week’s episode, The Duchess meets Demetra Lindsay - custodian of the marvellous Hedingham Castle - Britain’s best preserved Norman keep. We learn about the history of Hedingham Castle, we hear about a beautiful love story that challenged the social norms of it’s day, Demetra introduces us to some ghostly residents who continue to walk the halls of Hedingham, and we take a tour the wonderful gardens. Enjoy.

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The Countess of Derby of Knowsley Hall: Episode Description:On this episode of Duchess, our hosts travels to meet the lovely Countess of Derby of the beautiful Knowsley Hall. Lady Derby speaks to the Duchess about the impressive lineage of the Stanley family, and Lady Derby explains some of the challenges she encountered when first arriving on the steps of Knowsley Hall. Emma Rutland learns about Knowsley's astounding connection to Shakespeare, we are given an insight into the Stanley's enthusiasm for equestrian sports, and we hear first hand accounts of the what it’s like to run an estate during a pandemic. Have you ever watched Bridgerton, The Crown or Downton Abbey and wondered what it's really like to be a Duchess? If so, this is the podcast for you.Top Quotes:“That was the most difficult thing during the lockdown. Everyone had to isolate. It was actually very lonely.” - Lady Derby “It’s hard to describe a stately home life without realising it is very co-dependent.” - Lady Derby “

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I'd rather Be a Roundhead than a Cavalier: In the 1640s England was devastated by a civil war that divided the nation into two tribes – Roundheads and Cavaliers. Counties, towns, even families and friends were rent apart as the nation pledged its allegiance either to King Charles I (supported b...