E1. A Good Knight's Sleep

07/01/24 • 38 min

In this first episode, we learn how to "champ" (camp in a historic redundant church) like a pro while discovering an oasis of wildflowers and a nesting family of bats at this centuries-old church, where poet John Dryden was baptised.
Tune in for a one-of-a-kind sleepover adventure in Nights in the Nave: A Champing Podcast. If you would like to make some memories, why not give champing a try in the warmer months between March and October? For everything you need to know about Champing, visit: https://champing.co.uk/

Nights in the Nave has been written and produced by Victoria Jenner. My guest has been Chana James and special thanks goes to Fiona Silk from the Champing team. Production was managed by Leigh-Anne Beattie. Editing by Jamie Reed Sound. Music by Nick Varey and artwork by George Allen.
Follow Victoria Jenner on instagram for more historic adventures: @victoriajenner_history

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Join host Victoria Jenner on a mystical journey to St Cuthbert's Church in Holme Lacy, Herefordshire. Immerse yourself in the legends of King Arthur as you enter this enchanting church filled with ancient artifacts and grand monuments to his knights. Let the story of Archibald Lucas-Tooth, a fallen soldier from World War I, inspire you as you discover more hidden treasures within its walls. Don't forget to look out for carvings of mythical creatures and even a mischievous pup who seeks adventure just like you. So hit that play button and travel back in time to the heart of Camelot.
If you would like to make some memories, why not give champing a try? For everything you need to know about ChampingTM visit: https://champing.co.uk/
The champing season happens in those warmer months, between March and October, so book now.

Nights in the Nave has been written and produced by me: Victoria Jenner. My guests have been Professor Joanna Parker, and special thanks goes to: Fiona Silk who runs ‘Champing’, our champing assistants and Sian Esther Powell from Wheal Martyn Museum and Win Scutt from English Heritage. Sound recording was managed by Leigh-Anne Beattie, editing by Jamie Reed Sound. Music by Nick Varey and design by George Allen.

This podcast is brought to you by the Churches Conservation Trust.
Follow Victoria Jenner on instagram for more historic adventures: @victoriajenner_history

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Nights in the Nave - E1. A Good Knight's Sleep

Transcript

We are finding the river. So this looks very promising. We have come to a stony looking track. And with very large wild hedgerows. So the left and right. Oh, yes. I can see something over there. It looks like a river's edge. And we can see all saints. We can see these beautiful striking spires with the Pinnacle Tower. Absolutely beautiful.
I can hear the water gurgling down below me. And it's so peaceful.
My mind wanders further back to when a Roman settlement was discovered south of the