Domesday Delving

By: Claire Stephen-Walker
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  • 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 11 - Kingston By Sea

    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
  • DD - Episode 10 - Okehampton

    DD - Episode 10 - Okehampton
    Oct 22 2024
    Okehampton's Domesday Delving episode, looking at slavery in the medieval period, the difference between serfs and slaves, along with the importance of milling and castles to the structure of society.
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    13 mins
  • DD - Episode 9 - Helston

    DD - Episode 9 - Helston
    Oct 15 2024
    An exploration of medieval Helston in Cornwall, complete with an explanation of just how important ale really was to the medieval economy.
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    11 mins

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