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 27 - Great Hormead

    DD - Episode 27 - Great Hormead
    Feb 25 2025
    A look into Great Hormead's Domesday Entry, along with a brief look at the enduring legacy of the Anglo Saxon royal house, and how it eventually reconnected with the Norman rulers to form the Plantagenet dynasty.
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    13 mins
  • DD - Episode 26 - Special - Skyrack Wapentake

    DD - Episode 26 - Special - Skyrack Wapentake
    Feb 18 2025
    Six months of Domesday Delving, and a look into the disputes section of Skyrack Wapentake - the larger area which includes Garforth, the setting for the very first episode of Domesday Delving.
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    20 mins
  • DD - Episode 25 - High Wycombe

    DD - Episode 25 - High Wycombe
    Feb 11 2025
    A detailed look into High Wycombe before and after the Norman Conquest, along with a short delve into the life of Queen Edith.
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    14 mins

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