Voices from the Hall

Oliver Gerrish
  • 5.0 (3)
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Voices from the Hall lifts the curtain on Britain’s great country houses. Hosted by architectural historian Oliver Gerrish, this podcast features conversations with the people who live in, work on, and fight for the future of these historic homes. Discover untold stories, fascinating characters, and the enduring power of place.

Episodes

  1. Christmas Special - Episode 5 - Wiveton Hall with Desmond MacCarthy

    12/24/2025

    Christmas Special - Episode 5 - Wiveton Hall with Desmond MacCarthy

    Wiveton Hall is a gem of a seventeenth century manor house, with a later Arts and Crafts wing designed by Sir Guy Dawber. It is the home of Norfolk treasure, Desmond MacCarthy.

    39 min
  2. Episode 4 - Voewood with Simon Finch

    11/10/2025

    Episode 4 - Voewood with Simon Finch

    Welcome to the fourth episode of 'Voices from the Hall'. You enter the wonderful world of the arts and crafts genius Edward Schroeder Prior when you arrive at Voewood - a house of sublime eccentricity, built on a butterfly plan. Today it is home to rare book dealer Simon Finch and film director Martha Fiennes and their family. 🎙️ Voices from the Hall is a new podcast and YouTube series celebrating the stories, people, and spirit of historic houses across Britain. Filmed and edited by Edward Raison. 🖌️ Learn more about Voewood https://www.voewood.com/ 🏛️ Follow Oliver Gerrish on Instagram: @archmusicman 🌐 Subscribe for more episodes and follow us on Instagram: @voicesfromthehall

    42 min
  3. Episode 3 - Sennowe Park with Charlie and Virginia Temple-Richards

    08/04/2025

    Episode 3 - Sennowe Park with Charlie and Virginia Temple-Richards

    In this third episode of this new podcast, you are welcomed on a miniature grand at Sennowe Park. Here you will find all manner of British architecture, Venetian towers, an Austrian palace, lions, bears, eagles and more, without having even left Norfolk. But, of course, travel is at the heart of Sennowe. Indeed, its builder may have severed his tie with the business that made him rich, yet he preserved its memory in stone forever at Sennowe. Today Sennowe is the home of Charlie and Virginia Temple-Richards, who kindly have welcomed us into their home.

    52 min
  4. Episode 2 - High Glanau Manor with Helena Gerrish

    07/04/2025

    Episode 2 - High Glanau Manor with Helena Gerrish

    In this second episode of Voices from the Hall, architectural historian Oliver Gerrish visits High Glanau Manor in Monmouthshire. The first Architectural Editor of Country Life magazine, Henry Avray Tipping (1855 - 1933), made his home here in the 1920s. The house was designed by Chepstow architect Eric Francis Carwardine Francis (1887 - 1976). Tipping made the garden, which has been meticulously restored over the last quarter of a century by garden history author Helena Gerrish. Filmed in the grounds and interior of High Glanau Manor, the conversation explores the life and work of Henry Avray Tipping, the history of Arts and Crafts garden design, and the work of Helena Gerrish. 🎙️ Voices from the Hall is a new podcast and YouTube series celebrating the stories, people, and spirit of historic houses across Britain. Filmed and edited by Edward Raison. 🖌️ Learn more about High Glanau https://www.highglanaugardens.com/ 🏛️ Follow Oliver Gerrish on Instagram: @archmusicman 🌐 Subscribe for more episodes and follow us on Instagram: @voicesfromthehall

    37 min
  5. Episode 1 - The Court of Noke with Edward Bulmer

    06/06/2025

    Episode 1 - The Court of Noke with Edward Bulmer

    In the very first episode of Voices from the Hall, Oliver Gerrish visits renowned architectural historian and natural paint pioneer Edward Bulmer at his Herefordshire home, The Court of Noke. They discuss the challenges and joys of restoring a Georgian house, the philosophy behind natural design, and why preserving our architectural heritage is more relevant than ever. With Edward’s trademark wit and passion, this is a lively and insightful start to the series — set against the backdrop of one of England’s most charming country houses. 🎙️ Voices from the Hall is a new podcast and YouTube series celebrating the stories, people, and spirit of historic houses across Britain.🖌️ Learn more about Edward Bulmer Paint: ⁠https://www.edwardbulmerpaint.co.uk/⁠🏛️ Follow Oliver Gerrish on Instagram: @archmusicman🌐 Subscribe for more episodes and follow us on Instagram: @voicesfromthehall Edited by Edward Raison

    45 min
  • 5 Episodes

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About

Voices from the Hall lifts the curtain on Britain’s great country houses. Hosted by architectural historian Oliver Gerrish, this podcast features conversations with the people who live in, work on, and fight for the future of these historic homes. Discover untold stories, fascinating characters, and the enduring power of place.

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  • Creator
    Oliver Gerrish
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Voices from the Hall 2025
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