A new TV series 'Castles: Britain's Fortified History' (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04t9h6l) starts tonight at 9pm on BBC4. The series is presented by Dr Sam Willis. The programmes trace the story of Britain's castles and their unique role in our history, art and literature (it says). Bodiam Castle features in next week's episode on 11th December. I was … Continue reading Bodiam on the telly and another year’s work
Category: Castles
A Taste of Britain
Bodiam Castle features in episode 1 of BBC1's new programme 'A Taste of Britain' with Janet Street-Porter and Brian Turner. You can catch it on iPlayer here for the next 13 days. I get a walk on part at about 18 minutes in!
Inside Kent Magazine
The team get a mention on page 106 of May's Inside Kent Magazine, which is nice. The relevant paragraph says... To add to the charm of the castle, there are a number of volunteers [sic], dressed in era-appropriate garb, who will inform you of the life within a busy castle and tell tales of many … Continue reading Inside Kent Magazine
Onderox Magazine
The live interpretation team have received a review in Onderox Magazine (in Flemish). I'm not quite sure how significant Onderox is, but it's nice to be international. Google translate renders the section on Bodiam as... The medieval castle For a portion of history we pull back inland. Bodiam Castle, in a small village, dating back … Continue reading Onderox Magazine
Sussex Life
My work as a live interpreter at Bodiam Castle was mentioned in an article in Sussex Life magazine recently. In other news the new outfit for Sir Edward Dallingridge has arrived (see left) and I've tried it out on a couple of occasions. It is a magnificent piece of work by Black Swan Designs. We … Continue reading Sussex Life
At work
It's been a tough couple of days at work. At the weekend Bodiam ran an All Souls evening event called The Red Lady - a kind of adventure game / theatre piece. I was the audience's guide as they strove to solve a series of riddles. It was great fun and wonderful to be working … Continue reading At work
Bodiam Castle Bits #5 – The Gatehouse
Bodiam Castle Bits is a series of posts looking at details of the castle that may have passed you by. Bodiam Castle is a NT property in East Sussex, England.This post considers the main gatehouseGatehouseApologies - It has been a long time since the last post but the winter season at work will allow a … Continue reading Bodiam Castle Bits #5 – The Gatehouse
Inigo Jones et al
This summer has been very busy indeed. During one period I worked 46 days in a row with only one day off. I'm going to be taking it a bit easier in September. I have started working as a freelance live interpreter in addition to my 'day job' at Bodiam Castle. I applied to top … Continue reading Inigo Jones et al
Bodiam Castle Bits #4 – Chimneys
Bodiam Castle Bits is a series of posts looking at details of the castle that may have passed you by. Bodiam Castle is a NT property in East Sussex, England. This post considers the chimneys Chimneys The context There are, I am assured, thirty three fireplaces at the Castle. They vary in size from the … Continue reading Bodiam Castle Bits #4 – Chimneys
Bodiam Castle Bits #3 – a chapel window
Bodiam Castle Bits is a series of posts looking at details of the castle that may have passed you by. Bodiam Castle is a NT property in East Sussex, England. This post looks at a window in the Chapel. The north window The context The chapel is dominated by the restored east window (F). The … Continue reading Bodiam Castle Bits #3 – a chapel window
Lance Woodman 