The Landmark Trust

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  The Landmark Chronicles: The Director's Story 02.10.2026 51Min.

  For the past 14 years, Dr Anna Keay OBE has led the Landmark Trust as its Director. As her time here draws to a close and a new chapter begins, Anna joins her longtime colleague Dr Caroline Stanford to look back on the moments that have meant the most, the things she has learned along the way, and her lasting contribution to Landmark.
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  The Landmark Chronicles: The Historian's Story 09.07.2026 55Min.

  For more than 25 years, Dr Caroline Stanford has been the Landmark Trust's in-house research historian, helping to uncover and interpret the stories behind our extraordinary buildings. In the latest episode of our podcast, Caroline reflects on the career path that led her to Landmark and explains why lifelong learning remains at the heart of her work and research today. 
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  Bradford College at Calverley Old Hall: Community engagement during the Landmark Trust project 20.05.2026 13Min.

  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. 
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  Bradford College at Calverley Old Hall: The development of the building through the ages 20.05.2026 11Min.

  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?
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  Bradford College at Calverley Old Hall: The Calverley family after 1550 20.05.2026 9Min.

  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. 
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  Bradford College at Calverley Old Hall: The Calverley family before 1550 20.05.2026 8Min.

  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. 
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  The Landmark Chronicles: Linda's Story 23.04.2026 53Min.

  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. 
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  The Landmark Chronicles: The Furnishing Manager's Story 19.02.2026 36Min.

  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. 
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  The Landmark Chronicles: The Lundy Island Manager's Story 15.01.2026 46Min.

  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.
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  The Landmark Chronicles: The Housekeeper's Story 19.12.2025 23Min.

  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.
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  The Landmark Chronicles: The Chairman's Story 19.12.2025 20Min.

  In this episode we hear from Martin Drury CBE, who was on the board of Trustees of the Landmark Trust for 23 years between 1988 and 2012, including 13 years as Chairman. Beginning with his meeting with Landmark founder John Smith whilst working at the National Trust in the early 1970s, Martin takes us back to where it all began. 
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  The Calverley Monologues 25.11.2024 14Min.
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  'It still feels like Grandma's house' 03.10.2024 1Min.

  Sharon gives us her reaction to the newly repaired building, and reflects on her lasting connection to Calverley Old Hall.
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  How lucky we were 03.10.2024 1Min.

  Sharon reflects on her experience of living in a building like Calverley Old Hall, and her irreplaceable memories. 
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  Sharon's earliest memories of Calverley Old Hall 03.10.2024 1Min.

  Sharon shares her lasting memories of the building.  
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  Description of Mrs Bartle's cottage 03.10.2024 2Min.

  Sharon describes her grandparents' cottage, including secret passageways and unknowingly sleeping in the painted chamber.
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  Quirky features of the cottages 03.10.2024 1Min.

  Sharon remembers the quirky features of her grandparents' house, including a train set and a bath in the chapel! 
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  Memories of the cottage 03.10.2024 1Min.

  In July 2024, we were lucky enough to be able to record some short oral histories with local Calverley resident, Sharon Gott. Sharon's grandparents were long standing tenants at Calverley Old Hall, living in one of the cottages created within the section of the building now known as 'The Parlour Block', which we now know houses one of the most important Tudor painted schemes in the UK. Sharon's grandmother, Mrs Hilda Bartle, was one of the last to vacate the building in the early 2000s, and Sharon has fond memories of her grandparents' time at Calverley Old Hall.   Here, Sharon shares her earliest memories of her grandmother's cottage, which she describes as a family hub. 
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  Calverley Old Hall 1 19.09.2024 8Min.
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  Calverley Old Hall 2 19.09.2024 8Min.