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Episode 173 - Women in Civil War England: Alice Thornton and Middleham Castle
Episode 173 - Women in Civil War England: Alice Thornton and Middleham Castle
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49 minutes
Released:
Jul 21, 2022
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Podcast episode
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This week, we’re discussing the story of a 17th century woman who left an amazing literary legacy. Alice Thornton wrote four books, including three autobiographies, which provide a remarkable insight into life during the English Civil Wars. Joining us to discuss Alice’s story, including her connection to the English Heritage site of Middleham Castle in North Yorkshire, are Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Edinburgh Dr Cordelia Beattie, English Heritage Properties Historian Will Wyeth and Post-Doctoral Researcher Dr Jo Edge.
To discover more about Middleham Castle or plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/middlehamcastle
To discover more about Middleham Castle or plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/middlehamcastle
Released:
Jul 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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