Domesday Delving

By: Claire Stephen-Walker
  • 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 13 - Special - Penzance, Halifax, Ashington, Tongwynlais
    Nov 12 2024
    A delve into 4 towns not included in the Domesday Book, but requested by listeners or of personal significance to myself.
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    8 mins
  • DD - Episode 12 - Ockham
    Nov 5 2024
    A look into life in medieval Ockham, Surrey, along with an in-depth examination of medieval fisheries
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    10 mins
  • DD - Episode 11 - Kingston By Sea
    Oct 29 2024
    A delve into Kingston by Sea and the importance of salt production in Medieval England.
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    11 mins

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