The view from the portcullis

viewfromtheportcullis

A podcast visiting castles, detailing each one in an attempt to learn more of the history, while also trying to have a great day out while doing it.

Episodes

  1. May 16

    10. Peveril Castle

    Hello, and welcome to another episode of the View from thePortcullis, the castle review show, where I travel to a castle and document my findings as to what that castle has to offer.   Today we are in up high in the peak district visiting a castlethat surely has one of the best views around, today we are looking at Peveril Castle. You can get in touch at viewfromtheportcullis@gmail.comand follow us on Instagram @Viewfromtheportcullis   **DISCLAIMER** I am not a historian and any of theinformation I give in this podcast will be from what I have read and taken from a variety of different sources and I do not claim to own any of it. I am merely a fan of history and looking to impart some of it for entertainment and I am not profiting financially from this podcast.

    19 min

  2. Apr 6

    09. Sandal Castle

    Hello, and welcome to another episode of the View from thePortcullis, the castle review show, where I travel to a castle and document my findings as to what that castle has to offer.   Today we are going up north to a castle with great dramaticviews, that proved to inspire even one of the great playwrights ever, its Sandal Castle. You can get in touch at viewfromtheportcullis@gmail.comand follow us on Instagram @Viewfromtheportcullis   **DISCLAIMER** I am not a historian and any of theinformation I give in this podcast will be from what I have read and taken from a variety of different sources and I do not claim to own any of it. I am merely a fan of history and looking to impart some of it for entertainment and I am not profiting financially from this podcast.

    17 min

  3. 11/16/2025

    08. Helmsley Castle

    Hello, and welcome to another episode of the View from thePortcullis, the castle review show, where I travel to a castle and document my findings as to what that castle has to offer.   Today we are again up in the dramatic landscape of NorthYorkshire as we pay a visit to Helmsley Castle and see what it has to offer.    You can get in touch at viewfromtheportcullis@gmail.comand follow us on Instagram @Viewfromtheportcullis   **DISCLAIMER** I am not a historian and any of theinformation I give in this podcast will be from what I have read and taken from a variety of different sources and I do not claim to own any of it. I am merely a fan of history and looking to impart some of it for entertainment and I amnot profiting financially from this podcast.

    24 min

  4. 06/16/2025

    07. Pickering Castle

    Hello, and welcome to another episode of the View from thePortcullis, the castle review show, where I travel to a castle and document my findings as to what that castle has to offer.   Today we are going all the way up to North Yorkshire to experience some dramatic landscapes and a castle known for its hunting, yes its the turn of Pickering castle. You can get in touch at viewfromtheportcullis@gmail.comand follow us on Instagram @Viewfromtheportcullis   **DISCLAIMER** I am not a historian and any of theinformation I give in this podcast will be from what I have read and taken from a variety of different sources and I do not claim to own any of it. I am merely a fan of history and looking to impart some of it for entertainment and I amnot profiting financially from this podcast.

    15 min

  5. 02/16/2025

    06. Ashby de la Zouch Castle

    Hello, and welcome to another episode of the View from thePortcullis, the castle review show, where I travel to a castle and document my findings as to what that castle has to offer.   Today we are in the heart of the midlands, as we look at a castle with an assortment of history and romance and so much more, its Ashby de a Zouch castle. You can get in touch at viewfromtheportcullis@gmail.comand follow us on Instagram @Viewfromtheportcullis   **DISCLAIMER** I am not a historian and any of theinformation I give in this podcast will be from what I have read and taken from a variety of different sources and I do not claim to own any of it. I am merely a fan of history and looking to impart some of it for entertainment and I amnot profiting financially from this podcast.

    17 min

  6. 11/24/2024

    05. Kenilworth Castle

    Hello, and welcome to another episode of the View from the Portcullis, the castle review show, where I travel to a castle and document my findings as to what that castle has to offer.   Today we are in the heart of the midlands, as we look at a castle with an assortment of history and romance and so much more, its Kenilworth castle. You can get in touch at viewfromtheportcullis@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @Viewfromtheportcullis   **DISCLAIMER** I am not a historian and any of the information I give in this podcast will be from what I have read and taken from variety of different sources and I do not claim to own any of it. I am merely a fan of history and looking to impart some of it for entertainment and I am not profiting financially from this podcast.

    16 min

  7. 11/09/2024

    04. Bamburgh Castle

    Hello, and welcome to another episode of the View from the Portcullis, the castle review show, where I travel to a castle and document my findings as to what that castle has to offer.   Today we go all the way up to the Northumbrian coast to visit the spectacular Bamburgh castle, with breath taking views and over one thousand years of history it really was quite the view.   You can get in touch at viewfromtheportcullis@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @Viewfromtheportcullis   **DISCLAIMER** I am not a historian and any of the information I give in this podcast will be from what I have read and taken from a variety of different sources and I do not claim to own any of it. I am merely a fan of history and looking to impart some of it for entertainment and I am not profiting financially from this podcast.

    15 min

  8. 10/20/2024

    03. Bolsover Castle

    Hello, and welcome to another episode of the View from the Portcullis, the castle review show, where I travel to a castle and document my findings as to what that castle has to offer.   Today it is a castle known for its beauty and grandeur as we go and explore this Stuart classic that is Bolsover Castle!   You can get in touch at viewfromtheportcullis@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @Viewfromtheportcullis   **DISCLAIMER** I am not a historian and any of the information I give in this podcast will be from what I have read and taken from a variety of different sources and I do not claim to own any of it. I am merely a fan of history and looking to impart some of it for entertainment and I am not profiting financially from this podcast.

    15 min

  9. 09/29/2024

    02. Prudhoe & Aydon Castle

    Hello, and welcome to another episode of the View from the Portcullis, the castle review show, where I travel to a castle and document my findings as to what that castle has to offer.   Today it’s a rather special episode as we travel up to thedramatic northern viewfromtheportcullis@gmail.com landscape that is Northumberland, for not one but two castles, yes, it’s a double episode as we look at both Prudhoe Castle and Aydon Castle!   You can get in touch at and follow us on Instagram @Viewfromtheportcullis   **DISCLAIMER** I am not a historian and any of theinformation I give in this podcast will be from what I have read and taken froma variety of different sources and I do not claim to own any of it. I am merelya fan of history and looking to impart some of it for entertainment and I amnot profiting financially from this podcast.

    20 min

  10. 09/16/2024

    01. Conisbrough Castle

    Hello, and welcome to another episode of the View from the Portcullis, the castle review show, where I travel to a castle and document my findings as to what that castle has to offer.   Today its episode 1 as we discover the medieval mystery that is Conisbrough castle, thank you so much for listening and hope you enjoy!   You can get in touch at viewfromtheportcullis@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @Viewfromtheportcullis   **DISCLAIMER** I am not a historian and any of the information I give in this podcast will be from what I have read and taken from a variety of different sources and I do not claim to own any of it. I am merely a fan of history and looking to impart some of it for entertainment and I am not profiting financially from this podcast.

    19 min
  11. Trailer episode

    Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Trailer episode

    Hello, and welcome! Here is the official trailer for my podcast The View From The Portcullis, join me as I look at various different castles of all shapes sizes, types and designs all in the name of podcasting. I hope you'll join me on this journey and delve back into history. See you all very soon for our first adventure! @Viewfromtheportcullis on Instagram

    2 min

Trailer

About

A podcast visiting castles, detailing each one in an attempt to learn more of the history, while also trying to have a great day out while doing it.

Information

  • Creator
    viewfromtheportcullis
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © viewfromtheportcullis
  • Show Website
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