E2. Sleep like a Tudor

07/01/24 • 36 min

Join Victoria Jenner on a journey to the past in our latest episode, as she uncovers the secrets of a rare church built during Queen Mary I's reign. With local charm and historical intrigue, we also delve into the fascinating world of sleep care practices in 16th-century Lancashire with special guest Dr Maddy Pelling. Tune in now for a captivating exploration of Queen Mary I and her era.
This is 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? For everything you need to know about ChampingTM visit: https://champing.co.uk/
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Nights in the Nave has been written and produced by me: Victoria Jenner. My guest has been Dr Maddy Pelling, and special thanks goes to: Fiona Silk, Professor Sasha Handley from the University of Manchester. Sound recording was managed by Leigh-Anne Beattie. Editing by Jamie Reed Sounds, music by Nick Varey and design by George Allen.

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E4. An Arthurian Knight to Remember

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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.

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Nights in the Nave - E2. Sleep like a Tudor

Transcript

There was a real, almost a struggle in the early modern period where people really struggling to identify reality from a dreamlike state. I mean, we've all kind of experienced maybe that jolt just as we're falling asleep or just as we're waking up or, you know, many people experience or report experiencing, seeing visions in the room or people standing in the middle room or at the end of that bed or whatever it is.
And often this is simply sleep apnea, or you know, some kind of experience t