Domesday Delving

By: Claire Stephen-Walker
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  • Summary

  • Domesday Delving is a journey back in time to explore the hidden histories of England's towns and villages as recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. From the lives of local peasants and the roles of medieval churches to the power struggles between lords, each episode offers an engaging and in-depth look at a different location in medieval England. Whether you have a personal connection to a place or are simply curious about the past, Domesday Delving brings history to life with vivid storytelling and expert insights.

    Episodes are uploaded weekly on Tuesdays.
    Claire Stephen-Walker
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Episodes
  • DD - Episode 23 - Ruislip

    DD - Episode 23 - Ruislip
    Jan 28 2025
    An examination of the village of Ruislip in Middlesex, and a look at the importance of hunting for medieval nobility.
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    15 mins
  • DD - Episode 22 - Kirk Hammerton

    DD - Episode 22 - Kirk Hammerton
    Jan 21 2025
    Were Kirk and Green Hammerton swapped in modern Domesday research? Discover the truth behind “the other Hammerton”, the fate of two Yorkshire villages after the Norman Conquest.
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    9 mins
  • DD - Episode 21 - Clun

    DD - Episode 21 - Clun
    Jan 14 2025
    Step into Clun, a quiet Shropshire town with a stormy past. In this week’s episode of Domesday Delving, we uncover the story of Eadric the Wild—a rebel who defied William the Conqueror—and the challenges of life in the turbulent Welsh Marches. Resistance, resilience, and the human cost of change take center stage in Clun’s remarkable history.
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    19 mins

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