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
  • DD - Episode 20 - Islip

    DD - Episode 20 - Islip
    Jan 7 2025
    A look into the birthplace of Edward the Confessor both before and after the Norman Conquest, including a brief examination of the life of Edward himself.
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    11 mins
  • DD - Episode 19 - Chepstow - NYE Special

    DD - Episode 19 - Chepstow - NYE Special
    Dec 31 2024
    A New Year's Eve look at the town of Chepstow through the lens of the Domesday Book.
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    9 mins
  • DD - Episode 18 - Coventry - Christmas Special

    DD - Episode 18 - Coventry - Christmas Special
    Dec 24 2024
    In this special holiday episode of Domesday Delving, we journey to Coventry, a medieval town filled with legends, faith, and festive traditions. Coventry’s Domesday entry reveals a thriving community that was as resilient as it was generous—values embodied by one of its most famous figures, Lady Godiva. Join us as we delve into Godiva’s legendary ride, uncover the origins of Christmas carols (including Coventry’s own haunting carol), and explore the feasting traditions that made a medieval Christmas unforgettable.
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    22 mins
  • DD - Episode 17 - Bratton

    DD - Episode 17 - Bratton
    Dec 17 2024
    A look into Bratton, Somerset, before and after 1066.
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    9 mins
  • DD - Episode 16 - Little Puddle

    DD - Episode 16 - Little Puddle
    Dec 3 2024
    A look at the charmingly named Little Puddle in Dorset. Along with an examination of the complexities of medieval land ownership.
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    10 mins