Best Palace Gardens Podcasts (2024)

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Porn Kings - Up To No Good (Filth & Pleasure Remix) AMPM.audio Master V2 6:53

3h ago6:53

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A remix of one of our absolute favourite classics from the 90's by the legendary Porn Kings!By Filth & Pleasure

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Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens 1:11:56

4d ago1:11:56

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Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast at The National Portrait Gallery to visit Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens, the first major exhibition of historical portraiture to take place since the reopening of The National Portrait Gallery. Focusing on the women who married the infamous Tudor king, the exhibition re…

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Buckingham Palace, Taylor Swift, and how to get your house featured in Country Life, with John Goodall 35:01

2h ago35:01

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Buckingham Palace’s East Wing has opened up to visitors for the first time in 2024. St James’s Palace did so at the tail end of 2023. Even Balmoral — a royal residence privately owned by the Windsors, rather than part of the holdings of the Crown — has opened up its doors, something which would have been unimaginable during the lifetime of the late…

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The accidental invention of the teenager and other stories from the history of the home, with Sonia Solicari 31:30

5d ago31:30

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Look around you. You might be reading this in your home. Or perhaps someone else’s home. The point is we spend a lot of time in our homes, more so now than ever before (apart from that year we don’t talk about). Listen to Country Life podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to Country Life podcast on Spotify Listen to Country Life podcast on Audible They …

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Charlie Waite: Britain's greatest landscape photographer on the secrets of his art 32:06

12d ago32:06

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The landscape photographer Charlie Waite is a true national treasure. A fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, he has published dozens of photography books and founded the Landscape Photographer of the Year awards back in 2006. We're absolutely delighted that he joined us on the Country Life Podcast, telling host James Fisher about his life in p…

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Bhopal, India | Upper Lake, Holi Festival of Colors & Birla Temple 34:50

19d ago34:50

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We’re in Bhopal, India, with Shantanu and Bhawna Balchandani of Penny Calling Penny. We talk about visiting Upper Lake, attending the Holi Festival of Color, and exploring the Birla Temple. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/bhopal Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern traveler in mind. It is wrinkle-r…

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The worst new buildings in Britain, with Charlie Baker 30:34

19d ago30:34

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The Carbuncle Cup — the award given to the worst new building in Britain — has returned after a six-year hiatus. Competition judge and magazine editor Charlie Baker spoke to James Fisher about why pointing out bad architecture matters. You can see pictures of all the buildings Charlie and James discuss in our show notes. Listen to Country Life podc…

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Children of the Volcano with Travel Writer and Author Ros Belford 51:59

24d ago51:59

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"Time in Italy seemed less linear than it was at home, more of a space waiting to be filled with whatever delights the day might bring – exquisite miniature pastries behind the etched glass of an art nouveau window, a sliver of cantaloupe on a market-stall holder’s knife, amber and pink spritzes on a waiter’s tray, a flirty glance, a raised eyebrow…

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What you need to know before you move house, by property expert Annabel Dixon 27:54

29d ago27:54

27:54

From the rollercoaster of mortgage rates to the calling of a surprise election, the economic landscape of Britain never seems to sit still these days. Thankfully, award-winning property journalist Annabel Dixon writes regularly for Country Life to help us make sense of what's going on and we're delighted that this week she joins James Fisher on the…

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Seattle, WA | Bumbershoot, Chihuly Garden & Museum of Pop Culture 31:54

26d ago31:54

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We’re in Seattle, Washington, with Christie Hudson of Expedia.com. We talk about attending Bumbershoot for live music, visiting the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum and exploring the Museum of Pop Culture. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/seattle Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That…

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Why you've been doing holidays wrong for years 27:07

1M ago27:07

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We lead busy lives these days — which might be all well and good for getting things done, but is the last thing you want on holiday. That's the central idea behind a new book by the travel writer Liz Schaffer, Slow Travel Britain, in which Liz travelled to 22 off-the-track parts of Britain to really take them in. From walking Hadrian's Wall to expl…

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Allensworth, CA | State Park History, Juneteenth Event & National Parks 39:45

1M ago39:45

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We’re in Allensworth, California with Carmen Setness, Sasha Biscoe and Trooper Dave Jones of FriendsOfAllensworth.org. We talk about exploring Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, celebrating Juneteenth, and using the city as a jumping off point to visit California’s national parks. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com…

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Techn0de ft Nonamleft - 31st May 24 @ Air Nightclub Perth - 132bpm 59:48

1M ago59:48

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Live recording of our set from Fri, 31st May '24 at Air Nightclub in Perth with Techn0de, featuring headliners Nonameleft, as well as support from Jaydream and MOT3K.By Filth & Pleasure

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Why does Wales exist, and 46 more questions about the borders of the world, with Jonn Elledge 33:54

1M ago33:54

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Some time between the formation of the earth, and now, some human beings decided to draw some lines on the sand somewhere to define ‘our bit’ of the earth and ‘their bit’ of the earth. We now refer to these lines as borders. Journalist and author Jonn Elledge has always been fascinated by why and how this happens, and in this episode he joins the C…

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Sarasota, FL | Ringling Circus Museum, Marie Selby Gardens & Manatees 26:22

1M ago26:22

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We’re in Sarasota, Florida, with Tracy McHugh of ChasingWonderful.com. We talk about touring the Ringling Circus Museum, walking through the Marie Selby Gardens and looking for manatees while kayaking. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/sarasota Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns F…

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Tudor Treasures At Berkeley Castle 1:06:44

2M ago1:06:44

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Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast in the county of Gloucestershire at the beautiful Berkeley Castle. One of very few inhabited and fully intact castles in the country, Berkeley Castle remains largely untouched since it was built in stone during the eleventh, twelfth, and fourteenth centuries. It is considered one of th…

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The 12 most iconic paintings in the National Gallery 30:03

2M ago30:03

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On May 10, 1824, Britain's National Gallery opened its doors for the first time. This year, to celebrate its bicentenary, the gallery is hosting a whole string of events and celebrations to market the occasion. Of all these, perhaps the boldest and most eye-catching is National Treasures, a selection of just 12 from among the thousands of masterpie…

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Shanghai, China | Yu Garden, Pearl Tower & MagLev Trains 41:38

2M ago41:38

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We’re in Shanghai, China, with Brantley Turner of the Dwight School Hanoi. We talk about exploring the Yu Garden, taking in the views from the Pearl Tower observation deck, and taking a MagLev train from the airport. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/shanghai Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern trav…

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Is Travel Insurance Worth It? 38:10

2M ago38:10

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We’re with Ben Camille of TravelDefend.com to ask if travel insurance is worth it? We compare single-trip vs. annual travel insurance, how travel insurance compares to credit card benefits, and what type of exclusions listeners need to be aware of. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/travelinsurance Miles & points make tr…

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An insider's guide to judging the Chelsea Flower Show 37:04

2M ago37:04

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James Alexander-Sinclair is one of Britain's foremost garden designers and writers. He's a regular contributor to Country Life magazine and many other titles, and a regular presence on television screens talking about gardening. He is also one of the top judges at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show — and we're absolutely delighted that he joins us to give…

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Strange Fruit, Italian Lessons, Dreaming of Sicily 25:41

2M ago25:41

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"Perfection is static, and I am in full progress" - Anais Nin Welcome to Episode #95: Today I go on a whimsical journey through my process! Reading and working on my book. The book is done! Yet, I am most keen to record an audiobook first - so here I go. It’s a journey of ruminating over recent books I have read and what is happening IRL and certai…

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Rome’s Last Noble Palace, Cafe Culture and Great Writing Advice with Fiction Author Kimberly Sullivan 49:21

2M ago49:21

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"Be kind to yourself and just get going, because even if you are just writing a little bit, for a few hours a week - it adds up" - Kimberly Sullivan Welcome to Episode #94: Today I have a conversation with fiction writer Kimberly Sullivan and her recent novel Rome’s Last Noble Palace. Kimberly loves to weave a story that includes a contemporary and…

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Isabella Tree: How rewilding took the Knepp Estate from a ruin in the red to a miracle of Nature 38:07

2M ago38:07

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At the turn of the millennium, Isabella Tree and her husband Charlie Burrell faced a crisis. They were £1.5 million in debt after spending 17 years trying to run a farm that simply wouldn't grow the crops they needed for it to be sustainable. With all their efforts to effect change and introduce diversification failing, they took a drastic decision…

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Angouleme, France | Hotel de Ville, Les Halles Market & Cartoon Murals 38:17

2M ago38:17

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We’re in Angouleme, France, with Kylie Lang of LifeInRuralFrance.com. We talk about touring the Hotel de Ville, a 12th-century castle, exploring the Les Halles market, and searching for more than 30 cartoon murals around the city. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/angouleme Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point r…

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When the King and Queen edited Country Life, by the editor who guided them every step of the way 35:51

2M ago35:51

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Paula Lester has been running the features desk at Country Life magazine for over a decade. So when His Majesty The King — Prince Charles, as he was at the time — agreed to guest edit the magazine, she was the obvious choice to guide him and his team through the process. The result, as Paula tells James Fisher on this week's Country Life Podcast, c…

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Palm Springs, CA | Modernism Week, Aerial Tramway & The Living Desert 40:17

2M ago40:17

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We’re in Palm Springs, California, with Adriane Berg of AgelessTraveler.com. We talk about touring homes during Modernism Week, taking the Aerial Tramway through 11 climate zones, and seeing the black rhinos at The Living Desert. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at WeTravelThere.com/palmsprings Acorns invests your spare change automatically on eve…

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West Horsley Place 1:01:00

3M ago1:01:00

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Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast to West Horsley Place in Surrey, southeast England. West Horsley's history dates back to the eleventh century, with a manor house built not long after the Norman Conquest. The present house was originally timber-framed and constructed in the late fourteenth and early fifteenth centurie…

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Everything that's wrong with housing in Britain — and how to put it right 47:14

3M ago47:14

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The housing crisis in Britain has gone on for decades almost unchecked — but it's only thanks to voices such as Nicholas Boys Smith that we can use the word 'almost' in that sentence. Nicholas is the founder of Create Streets, a think tank and consultancy which looks at property development and town planning across Britain. He joins host James Fish…

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Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico | Grape Harvest Fiesta, Ruta del Vino & La Bufadora 25:26

3M ago25:26

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We’re in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, with Stephanie Antin of AlmostFreeFamilyTravel.com. We talk about attending the annual Grape Harvest Fiestas, riding on the Ruta del Vino Bike Ride, and exploring La Bufadora. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/guadalupe Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern travele…

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Blenheim Palace: Behind the scenes at one of Britain's greatest building 30:52

3M ago30:52

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Beyond the Monarchy and the Church, there is only one building in Britain which is designated with word 'palace': Blenheim Palace. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is beyond any doubt one of the world's greatest, and most famous buildings. It was built to commemorate a famous battle 320 years ago: the victory in the Battle of Blenheim led by John Ch…

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Ericeira, Portugal | World Surf Reserve, Sardine Festival & Palace of Mafra 40:58

3M ago40:58

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We’re in Ericeira, Portugal, with Rachel Covert of RachelTalksMoney.com. We talk about learning how to surf at this World Surf Reserve, attending the Sardine Festival, and touring the Palace of Mafra. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/ericeira Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's …

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Writing our lives - A Poetic Ramble and Musings 38:38

3M ago38:38

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"One's destination is never a place but a new way of looking at things" - Henry Miller Welcome to Episode #93: Today a share a meander through the creative landscape of writing and my process and the discoveries on the creative journey.... Shownotes include a list of books and memoirs that have inspired me along the creative journey plus extra deta…

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Emma Sims-Hilditch and the re-invention of the country house aesthetic 21:49

3M ago21:49

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How important an interior designer is Emma Sims-Hilditch? 'In my view, she has almost completely turned the country house aesthetic on its head, and reinvented it for the 21st century,' says Giles Kime, Country Life's Executive Editor and our resident interiors guru. 'She's a great believer in creating houses which are not just elegant, but also fu…

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Philadelphia, PA | Jim's South St, West Philly Porch Fest & Rodin Museum 36:03

3M ago36:03

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We’re in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Fayge Horesh, the co-host of the D Listers of History podcast. We talk about eating a cheesesteak at Jim’s South St., attending the West Philly Porch Fest, and exploring the Rodin Museum. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at WeTravelThere.com/philly Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point redemptions f…

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In the Halls of History: A Journey Through The Lord Leycester 34:46

3M ago34:46

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Here is a show notes page accompanying this on-location podcast to the Lord Leycester in Warwick. One of the most important examples of intact medieval architecture in Britain, this incredible building has a history that spans nine hundred years. Originally founded as a guild for the care of the deserving poor of Tudor England, Robert Dudley, Queen…

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The Flavours of Liguria with Food Writer Enrica Monzani 41:52

3M ago41:52

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"Ligurian cuisine is often defined as a "poor" cuisine, of humble, rough origins because it was born in the homes of fisherman and farmers who had only simple, seasonal and low-value ingredients available. Yet, it is also sophisticated due to the expert use and skilful transformation of those few ingredients"..... Enrica Monzani Join me for a conve…

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In the Footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots - Part 2: Stirling Castle with Liz Manson 46:37

3M ago46:37

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NOTE: This is a copy of an earlier podcast recording, which has been re-added due to the audio file being corrupted. Part Two: STIRLING CASTLE This month sees the launch of a special celebration of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, here, on The Tudor Travel Show. Throughout September, I will be publishing one episode a week, as I follow 'In the Foo…

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Badminton at 75: The story of the 'Wimbledon of 3-day eventing' 36:50

3M ago36:50

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Kate Green isn't just the Deputy Editor of Country Life magazine. She's also one of the country's foremost equestrian journalists, having worked at four Olympic Games as well as countless other top events around the world. With her book on the 75th anniversary of the Badminton Horse Trials just launched, Kate tells the tale of how the crushing disa…

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Brasov, Romania | Tampa Mountain, Libearty Bear Sanctuary & Rope Street Bastion 44:28

3M ago44:28

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We’re in Brasov, Romania, with Marius Iliescu of RomanianFriend.com. We talk about hiking Tampa Mountain, touring the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, and exploring the Rope Street Bastion. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/brasov Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns Found Money at particip…

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Revd Colin Heber-Percy: Easter, the Meaning of Life, and making dog collars from chocolate wrappers 42:52

4M ago42:52

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What is it all about? It's the question that Man has been struggling to answer since the dawn if human consciousness. And while we all have to figure out our own answer, it's never less than fascinating to hear of others who've found theirs. And in that light, this week's guest on the Country Life podcast is Colin Heber-Percy, a successful screenwr…

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Christ Church, Barbados - Harrison's Cave, Barbados Garrison & St Nicholas Abbey 35:56

4M ago35:56

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We’re in Christ Church, Barbados, with Rikimah Glymph of BWellTravel365.com. Rikimah and I talk about exploring Harrison’s Cave, visiting the Barbados Garrison, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and touring St Nicholas Abbey, one of the oldest buildings on the island. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/christchurch Bluffwork…

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Universe I Trust You - With Roberta Mussato 1:05:17

4M ago1:05:17

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"You have not a right, but a duty to be happy" - Roberta Mussato Welcome to Episode #91: What a privilege it is to talk to women and share their stories. Women lead such fascinating lives. I continually notice this, the fact they continue to expand themselves, push their limits and boundaries, to grow, and not except contraction as the norm, but le…

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The architect whose grand designs bring inspiration to the English countryside 48:57

4M ago48:57

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The award-winning architect Richard Hawkes is no ordinary designer of buildings. He has made his name and forged a career by creating some of the most astonishing new homes build in Britain in the past two decades. He joins James Fisher on the Country Life Podcast to talk about the homes he designs, many of which are built under the Paragraph 84 ru…

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Hudson Valley, NY - Vanderbilt Mansion, Mohonk Mountain House & Kaaterskill Falls 34:44

4M ago34:44

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We’re in Hudson Valley, New York, with Amanda Dana of OrangeTourism.org. We talk about visiting the Vanderbilt Mansion, booking a stay at Mohonk Mountain House, an award-winning Victorian castle from 1869, and hiking out to Kaaterskill Falls to admire its beauty. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/hudsonvalley Miles & po…

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Radio Mix for Adriana Vega / BLOK Records on DI:FM 1:25:43

4M ago1:25:43

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Track ListSignum - Coming On Strong (Filth & Pleasure remix) Leftfield - Open Up (Filth & Pleasure remix) Kos:mo - Be Strong (1605)Filth & Pleasure - Badman Ting (BLOK)Sonic Snares - Spiral (FST'N'FWRD Records)Filth & Pleasure - Riding High (BLOK)Sonic Snares & Neen - Together (FST'N'FWRD Records)Cirez D - On-Off (Space 92 Edit) UnreleasedPorn King…

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