18. Mary Robinson: Actress. Mistress. Writer. Radical
Curator Emma Yandle tells you all about Mary Robinson, the star of the latest exhibition on at Chawton House until 21st April 2025. Emma shares how she curated the exhibition and some background behind Mary Robinson.
Mary Robinson was a star of the London stage, notorious mistress and writer who pioneered celebrity status. She's been long remembered her relationship with the Prince of Wales (later George IV) and in recent decades she has been reclaimed as one of the most important and overlooked writers of the late 18th century.
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9 Oct 2024
17. Plans for Gothic Season and beyond!
With so much happening at Chawton House, Lizzie asks Dr Kim Simpson for a run down of events for Gothic season (its theme this year is 'Captivity'), a sneak-peak of Christmas festivities and a look ahead to the new year, 2025!
From brand new displays in the house to garden trails, mid-week roasts and online events... visit https://chawtonhouse.org/whats-on/ for more information!
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18 Aug 2024
16. Chawton In Stitches
Lizzie chats to award-winning graduate from the Royal School of Needlework, Emily Barnett, whose work is showcased in the latest exhibition, Chawton In Stitches (13th May - 26th August 2024).
Whilst working at Chawton House as a General Assistant for a Saturday job, Emily became inspired by her surroundings - the gardens and Chawton House collection - for her final showstopping piece at the Royal School of Needlework.
Emily talks us through the creative process of her work and what you can see on display. She also talks about the now sold out Embroidery Workshops which she will be leading at the House at the end of August.
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Lizzie Frisby chats to Chief Executive Katie Childs and Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson about the wide range of events coming up in 2024. From a Snowdrop Spectacular to arts and crafts, outdoor theatre to a whole programme of online events and even a place to stay overnight ON SITE... there's certainly something for everyone!
11 Sept 2023
13. Chawton House at 20
Chawton House celebrated its 20th anniversary of preserving and promoting early women's writing, from 13th to 16th July 2023.
Lizzie Frisby talks to Curator & Collections Manager Emma Yandle about the arrival of a special acquisition that coincided with the anniversary.
Then, Dr Clio O'Sullivan chats to a whole range of speakers and guests who joined for the celebrations: best-selling author and headline speaker - Gill Hornby, former Post-doctoral Fellow in Women's Writing (1680-1830)- Professor Jennie Batchelor, Chawton House Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Southampton - Dr Gillian Dow and former visiting fellow Dr Alison Daniell.
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30 Jun 2023
12. Quills & Characters Exhibition
Lizzie catches up with Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson about the 'Quills & Characters' exhibition she curated, which is on show at Chawton House until 3rd September 2023.
Visit the 'What's On' page on the Chawton House website to find out how you can visit the exhibition yourself and even have a guided tour!
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25 May 2023
11. Jane Austen and Chawton House
The Chawton House Podcast is back!
Most people associate Chawton with Jane Austen, but do you actually know WHY? Do you know what brought Jane to Chawton and why Chawton House is significant to her writing?
Chawton House’s resident historian and researcher Martin Caddick helps us answer these all important questions.
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17 Dec 2021
10. Acquisitions & Man Up! Creative Writing Competition
Deputy Director Dr Kim Simpson and Curator & Collections Manager Emma Yandle tell us about the acquisitions currently held at Chawton House. We also hear about the Man Up! Creative Writing competition which received applicants from across the world.
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31 Aug 2021
9. The House Restoration with Adam Knight
Lizzie talks to the new owner of the freehold, Adam Knight, about his work as an architect on the restoration of the house during the 1990s and his hopes for Chawton today.
Adam has provided fascinating images to accompany this podcast, which can be found on the Chawton House website here: https://chawtonhouse.org/the-library/podcasts/
Sandy Learner had been keen to involve Richard Knight's children, Cassie Blackwell and Adam Knight, in the restoration and decision-making process of the estate as part of the Knight family legacy.
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4 Mar 2021
8. The Landscape with Cassie Blackwell
Lizzie talks to Cassie Blackwell about her work as a landscape architect on the restoration of the house from the 1990s until the present day.
Sandy Learner had been keen to involve Richard Knight's children, Cassie Blackwell and Adam Knight, in the restoration and decision-making process of the estate as part of the Knight family legacy.
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18 Jan 2021
7. Richard Knight
Richard Knight tells us what it was like to take on the considerable responsibility of the estate and how Chawton House went about its great restoration to come to be as it is today.
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5. Gothic Month: Behind The Scenes of 'Tales of Terror!'
An exclusive listen from behind the scenes of the filming of 'Tales of Terror! Stories by the Virtual Fireside', ahead of its release on each night of All Hallows Eve 2020. Lizzie Frisby joins photographer Claire Lewis, actor Dominic Gerrard and, our very own, Clio O'Sullivan and Louisa Carpenter.
Here at Chawton House, we thoroughly enjoy encapsulating the spooky season in the authentic setting of Chawton House during the dark, autumnal October evenings. Find out more about our frightening and thrilling events to come on the Chawton House website.
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14 Aug 2020
4. Before the Knights
Martin Caddick, volunteer tour guide and researcher, shares the fascinating history of Chawton House before the Knight Family bought the estate in 1551.
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7 Aug 2020
3. The Rehang Project
In this episode, Visitor Experience Manager, Louisa Carpenter, and Curator and Collections Manager, Emma Yandle, discuss ‘The Rehang’ project, creating a new visitor journey at Chawton House.
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22 Jul 2020
2. Man Up!
Curator, Clio O'Sullivan, gives us an exclusive tour of the 2020 'Man Up!' exhibition at Chawton House and shares her inspiration behind its creation. Listen to find out about women who defied convention and stepped into a man's world in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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15 Jul 2020
1. An Introduction
Welcome to The Chawton House Podcast! Chief Executive, Katie Childs, introduces us to the Great House and what goes on here.
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