This House Podcast

In the last episode of series one, Holly O'Brien the digital and events content producer for The David Parr House Charity discusses this hidden gem with Liz. The David Parr House epitomises the exact premise of the This House Podcast - behind an innocuous looking terrace facade in Gwydir St Cambridge there lay a beautifully designed homage to the Arts & Crafts period. Created by David Parr over 40 years it stayed in his family as a normal home until one day being discovered, and now we the public can visit and see the intricate skill deployed by a craftsman who worked for William Morris for ourselves. An important part of Cambridge's history and social history, showing a way of life over a hundred years it is also a love letter to the art and design techniques once used to decorate grand houses, churches and palaces. This homes is like no other. An audio tour with volunteer Nicky Moreland is available for members that subscribe or visit the house yourself to truly see what episode 10 tries to convey. The David Parr House Charity organises many workshops and events, please follow on social media for more information.  

Nicky & Mike Maddin live in Perks Close, a beautiful 500 year old thatch cottage, the fun loving couple from London talk frankly about looking after a piece of village history and the change from city life to village life, the history of their home and the journey they have had to settling in an old property. This episode looks at thatch cottages and as an added extra bonus there is an interview with Luke a thatcher of 30 years discussing this still secret craft and a video of a new thatch roof from start to finish available on the YouTube channel to accompany episode 9 in series 1 of the This House Podcast. 

Christine Schwick shares Kingfisher her converted watermill home on the river Bure in Norfolk, Liz discusses the history of this 1798 building & 1086 Mill, the village of Aylsham and living on Bure river is bought to life with video footage and photos to accompany this episode on the This House instagram page. Christine is also in the process of renovating Bure House on the other side of the river and Stanley cottage which came as part of the estate. It's a fascinating look at life on the water and a Georgian house stripped back to it's bare bones.   

From naming your house to bringing it back to life, actor Julia Swift takes us on her house journey, filled with love, enjoy her beautiful voice as she shares interior design tips, memories and her renovation of 2 Frog End, Pithayes, a house and garden straight out of a Jane Austin novel.      

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to live in a windmill? Ben Gardiner tells Liz about the fascinating history of Barrington windmill and what living in one entails. He also offers an insight into running an Airbnb, with lots of lovely archive available through his website of the surrounding villages.  

Hemingford Grey Manor is a very special place, it is the oldest, longest continuously inhabited house in the country, dating back 900 years to the Norman's. Diana Boston, Lucy Boston - the author of the Greene Knowe books and world renowned patchworks - daughter in law, tells Liz about the incredible history and artifacts in the house. This episode is not to be missed. Look at accompanying photographs on @this_house_podcast and an extra bonus episode of an audio house tour coming soon which brings it to life.  

Kaisa Maki-Petaja is an interior design enthusiast who has transformed her new build house and garden into a beautiful oasis in a few years. Liz talks to her about her Finnish roots and influences as well as the Finnish culture of house building and design. There are lots of money saving tips and advice on being stylish on a budget with garden design and plants a big topic.  

David Kendrick talks to Liz about his home Tyrells Hall in Shepreth, Hertfordshire. This hall and the land surrounding it forms an important part of the village and it's history tells the story of sheep, rivers, follies, bridges, coaching houses, ghosts, possible tunnels, woods and a gun room! 

Liz Galpin talks Liz through the experience of building your own house. She has done it four times over many years and shares her wealth of knowledge for anyone interested in where to start. This episode looks at design features, off the peg kits and offers advice on the basics. They discuss the highs and lows and Liz and her dog Bentley open up the doors to their latest home to look at.     

The Old Vicarage in Grantchester has been home to The Archer's for over 40 years. Dame Mary Archer discusses the house's illustrious history including its famous past residence Rupert Brooke. A fascinating insight into a beautiful house and Grantchester in Cambridge from someone who knows it best. Accompanying the podcast is the This House instagram page showing photographs and members will be able access extra content throughout the series