New Dawn, a contemporary light sculpture celebrating the 150th anniversary of the campaign for women’s rights, now sits in Westminster Hall, the oldest part of Parliament. Listen as BHT’s Amy Griggs talks to artist Mary Branson, who discusses

Stately Homes of Oxford

Dec 7th, 2016 6m 49s

Listen in as Dana Huntley reviews the Stately Homes of Oxford itinerary and dives into his thoughts on the wonderful experiences of this trip. Then be sure to book your trip by December 31st to receive a $100 discount! Call 1-866-834-8358 and b

BHT Podcast: Author Caroline Shenton on the Houses of Parliament

Nov 27th, 2016 13m 18s

“It’s the symbol of London. It’s the symbol of Parliament. Some would say it’s the symbol of representative democracy across the world.” The author of The Day Parliament Burned Down and Mr. Barry’s War: Rebuilding the Houses of Parliament After

Sandra Lawrence’s experience exploring Jane Austen country

Nov 21st, 2016 4m 48s

Listen in as Sandra Lawrence tells us about her incredible experience exploring Jane Austen country and all she’s looking forward to on the upcoming Celebrating Jane Austen British Heritage Travel tour. Then be sure to book your trip by Decembe

BHT Podcast: Backstage with Beverly

Jun 7th, 2016 12m 38s

In our latest episode, British Heritage Travel’s Amy Griggs goes behind the curtain of the London theater scene with insider Beverly Edwards, general manager of Jude Law’s Hamlet, Chicago, Jersey Boys, and her latest, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Th

BHT Podcast: Who Is Maud Watts?

Mar 31st, 2016 9m

In our third episode with the Houses of Parliament, we hear some real stories of the Women’s Suffrage movement–and about the real women who inspired the character Maud Watts, the protagonist of the movie Suffragette played by Carey Mulligan!Li

BHT Podcast: Houses of Parliament, Part 2

Feb 10th, 2016 8m 51s

In our second episode with the Houses of Parliament, we learn how to visit the Parliamentary archives, the conditions of the ladies’ gallery and the story of the “grille incident.”We’re sending ten blu-ray DVDs of the movie Suffragette (starr

BHT Podcast: The Houses of Parliament, Part 1

Feb 2nd, 2016 8m 58s

It’s the Women’s Suffrage edition of the British Heritage Travel podcast series! BHT’s Amy Griggs speaks with Melanie Unwin and Dr. Mari Takayanagi, co-curators and joint project managers of the Houses of Parliament’s Vote 100 project, which ma

BH Podcast: Farewell To Downton Abbey, Part 3

Dec 21st, 2015 5m 30s

Farewell to Downton Abbey, Part 3Dr. Dana Huntley explains how the great estates actually functioned with their tenant farmers, why so many of these stately homes failed, and how a few adapted to the modern age. Plus, travel tips on visiting t

BH Podcast: Farewell to Downton Abbey, Part 2

Nov 4th, 2015 4m 50s

To celebrate the final season of Julian Fellowes’ acclaimed Downton Abbey, British Heritage’s Amy Griggs and Dr. Dana Huntley continue their conversation about Downton Abbey by exploring life downstairs, past and present.Read “Farewell to Dow

BH Podcast: Farewell to Downton Abbey, Part 1

Oct 27th, 2015 8m 17s

In this, the first British Heritage podcast, Editor Dana Huntley talks about one of his favorite subjects–Julian Fellowes’ Downton Abbey. One of this decade’s most popular television series, Downton’s final season premieres on Sunday, January 3

BH Podcast: Sandra on Dennis Severs’ House

Jun 26th, 2015 8m 57s

In the third British Heritage podcast, Sandra Lawrence tells us about one of her favorite London attractions: The Spitalfields home that recreates the texture of 18th-century life.Read “Dennis Severs’ House: Where Nothing Is Real but the Ghost

BH Podcast: Thomas Hardy’s Wessex

May 21st, 2015 7m 21s

In the second British Heritage podcast, Editor Dana Huntley tells us about the land Thomas Hardy created and its real-life inspirations.The article “Thomas Hardy’s Wessex: Still Far from the Madding Crowds” will be in the upcoming issue of Bri

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