The Landmark Trust

The Landmark Trust
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A look into the work of The Landmark Trust, a conservation charity that restores historic buildings at risk by turning them into holiday accommodation.

  1. May 20

    Bradford College at Calverley Old Hall: Community engagement during the Landmark Trust project

    In October 2025, students from Bradford College studying the Level 3 Diploma (UAL) in Creative Media Production & Technology visited Calverley Old Hall to work on a live brief for The Landmark Trust. Inspired by the history of the site and its restoration project, the students collaborated to produce a series of five podcast episodes, developing their skills in research, interviewing, audio recording, and editing. Join Naayaa and Neha to discover the community engagement at the heart of restoring Calverley Old Hall in this uplifting episode. Learn how a passionate local community got involved in the project to rescue this historic gem. From a medieval-inspired community-designed garden to traditional craft skills workshops, find out how the Landmark Trust empowered locals to gain new skills.

    14 min

  2. May 20

    The development of Calverley Old Hall through the ages

    In October 2025, students from Bradford College studying the Level 3 Diploma (UAL) in Creative Media Production & Technology visited Calverley Old Hall to work on a live brief for The Landmark Trust. Inspired by the history of the site and its restoration project, the students collaborated to produce a series of five podcast episodes, developing their skills in research, interviewing, audio recording, and editing. In this episode, student Kevin uncovers the architectural secrets of Calverley Old Hall. From the 12th-century first floor manor house to the stunning 2021 discovery of the medieval Painted Chamber, this episode tracks Calverley Old Hall's evolution from a medieval manor to a restored community hub. Listen now to decide: is it just a house, or is it a living piece of history?

    11 min

  3. May 20

    Bradford College at Calverley Old Hall: The Calverley family after 1550

    In October 2025, students from Bradford College studying the Level 3 Diploma (UAL) in Creative Media Production & Technology visited Calverley Old Hall to work on a live brief for The Landmark Trust. Inspired by the history of the site and its restoration project, the students collaborated to produce a series of five podcast episodes, developing their skills in research, interviewing, audio recording, and editing. In this gripping episode, students Hamza and Haaris explore the turbulent post-1550s history of the Calverley family. From the tragedy of a family murder to advantageous marriages and crushing Civil War fines, discover how the family fought to save their estate. Listen now to unravel this 'weird and wonderful' legacy.

    10 min

  4. May 20

    Bradford College at Calverley Old Hall: The Calverley family before 1550

    In October 2025, students from Bradford College studying the Level 3 Diploma (UAL) in Creative Media Production & Technology visited Calverley Old Hall to work on a live brief for The Landmark Trust. Inspired by the history of the site and its restoration project, the students collaborated to produce a series of five podcast episodes, developing their skills in research, interviewing, audio recording, and editing. In this episode, join Leon to discover the captivating origins of the Calverley family. From their initial relocation to Calverley from Scotland, to navigating high-stakes friendships with Henry VIII, this episode explores the family's journey through debt, knighthood, and religious defiance. Tune in to uncover the 'juicy' history of the family that shaped this architectural treasure.

    9 min

  5. Apr 23

    The Landmark Chronicles: Linda's Story

    As one of Landmark's longest standing staff members, Linda Millard has worked at the heart of the organisation for 42 years. In this episode of the Landmark Chronicles, Linda takes us through five decades of the Landmark Trust, as the charity's many milestone moments interweave with the twists and turns of her own life.

    53 min

  6. Feb 19

    The Landmark Chronicles: The Furnishing Manager's Story

    In this episode, we meet former Furnishings Manager, John Evetts. Working with the Landmark Trust for almost 50 years from 1976 up to his retirement in 2024, John helped to define Landmark's distinctive interior style - furnishing more than 200 historic buildings during his time here.

    37 min

  7. Jan 15

    The Landmark Chronicles: The Lundy Island Manager's Story

    In this episode, we meet Lundy Island's Managing Director, Derek Green, and follow his extraordinary journey from Glasgow shipyard apprentice to managing a wildlife rich island in the Bristol Channel.

    46 min

  8. 12/19/2025

    The Landmark Chronicles: The Housekeeper's Story

    Wendy Sargeant has been a housekeeper for Landmark in Staffordshire for 25 years, first at Tixall Gatehouse and then at Ingestre Pavilion, where she works alongside her friend Sarah Winter-Wright. Here, Wendy tells us about her time with Landmark and what it takes to get a building ready for its next visitors.

    24 min
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A look into the work of The Landmark Trust, a conservation charity that restores historic buildings at risk by turning them into holiday accommodation.

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  • Creator
    The Landmark Trust
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Landmark Trust

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