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Episode 97 - A tale of two castles: The Bigods, royal rebellions and Framlingham and Orford Castles

Episode 97 - A tale of two castles: The Bigods, royal rebellions and Framlingham and Orford Castles

FromThe English Heritage Podcast


Episode 97 - A tale of two castles: The Bigods, royal rebellions and Framlingham and Orford Castles

FromThe English Heritage Podcast

ratings:
Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Feb 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week we’re joined by head properties curator Dr Jeremy Ashbee to discover a real-life Games of Thrones story involving one powerful family, two castles, five successive kings, rebellion and restitution. Listen on to learn about three generations of the powerful Bigod family, their royal rumbles and the rise, fall and rebuilding of their home at Framlingham Castle in Suffolk.
To discover more about the history of Framlingham Castle or to plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/framlingham
To discover more about Orford Castle, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/orford-castle
Released:
Feb 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites, and brings the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk