The Shell Grotto Margate

Volunteer Nicky Morland gives Liz a tour of The David Parr House in Cambridge

Volunteer Nicky Morland gives Liz Barker a tour of the atmospheric David Parr House in Cambridge. Listen to this bonus episode for a limited time only. It concludes the This House Podcast series. Updates of some of the homes featured will be given via the instagram page but if you want to keep any of the podcast's please download any before they go! Thank you to all of the wonderful contribtors over the 2 series, and to you the listeners. Do go and visit the David Parr House yourself, there are exhibitions, workshops, which focus on slow making within a domestic setting and developing skills you can use at home, mindful activities such as Sashiko, French Beading, Millinery, Block printing, ceramics, bargello and garden planning. New Guided Tours  are an immersive experience enhanced by audio and visual elements. House visits provide the opportunity for you to explore at your own pace and are given by friendly and knowledgeable guides.

Hemingford Grey Manor Tour Diana Boston

There is nothing quite like experiencing Hemingford Grey Manor in Huntingdon for yourself, the oldest longest inhabited house in Britain since the 1130's, from the gardens on the river, the inspiration for the popular children's books written by Lucy Boston: The Greene Knowe series. Ghost stories, plays and world famous patchwork collection, but this tour by Diana - family relation and resident - is the next best thing. Enjoy this bonus episode.

Ron's Place Liverpool - Martin Wallace

Film maker Martin Wallace gives a fascinating insight into the secret life and home of Ron Gittins who transformed the interior of his rented flat into a classical villa and fantasy world within. Martin is Patron and helped save it. It is now owned by Wirral Arts and Culture Community Land Trust - and is currently being restored - it will be open to the public soon. Liz and Martin discuss the significance of Ron's Place in Birkenhead Liverpool on the wider community and art in general. Come on a journey into a unique home and mind of its creative creator Ron. Photos to accompany this episode are available to see on the This House instagram page courtesy of Historic England.

The Shell Grotto Margate

Nicky Paton tells Liz about the grotto’s discovery and the different theories behind why it was made. It’s mythical, magical and still a mystery. What do you think? See photos on the this house  Instagram page, you can also watch this podcast episode on the this house you tube channel, & if you ever get the chance to visit Margate (a must) then put the Shell Grotto on your list of places to visit. You won’t be disappointed. 🐚

Renovating barns Lowden Construction

Charlie Worthington of Lowden construction ltd invited Liz Barker to his latest site in Grandsden St Neots before work starts on renovating the old farm buildings. He talks through other projects including the company has worked on including his own home and highlights the pitfalls and conservation work involved with turning British Barns into beautiful residential buildings.