E3. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Nights in the Nave

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Join host Victoria Jenner on an exciting journey to St Mary's in Edlesborough, a magnificent church nestled in the stunning Dunstable Downs countryside. Discover the allure of Victorian art and architecture, as Victoria visits a colourful exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum.
But that's not all - get ready for a dose of fantasy and adventure as we uncover the real and mythical animals surrounding St Mary's. From chalk lions, medieval rabbit warrens to bizarre misericords showing a mermaid suckling a lion, there's no telling what she'll discover! Don't miss this immersive and enchanting trip back to Victorian England on our podcast.
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Nights in the Nave has been written and produced by me: Victoria Jenner. My guests have been Natasha Podro and her son, Kit, and special thanks goes to: Fiona Silk who runs ‘Champing’, our champing assistants and Dr Madeline Hewitson and Dr Tea Ghigo from the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford. Sound recording was managed by Leigh-Anne Beattie. Music by Nick Varey and design by George Allen.
This is a Churches Conservation Trust podcast.
Follow Victoria Jenner on instagram for more historic adventures: @victoriajenner_history

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Chapters

1. Fantastic beasts and where to find them (00:00:00)

2. A Colour Revolution (00:02:27)

3. Looking for medieval rabbit warrens with a Goldie (00:12:04)

4. Welcome to St Mary’s Church in Edlesborough (00:16:42)

5. Meet our Guest: Natasha Podro! (00:20:39)

6. Angels in the wall (00:35:04)

7. Victorian-style hot chocolate (00:46:36)

8. Never tickle a sleeping dragon (00:49:38)

9. Credits (00:52:35)