Knowsley Hall Pt. I | With the Earl of Derby

Knowsley Hall Pt. I | With the Earl of Derby

From The Country House Podcast by Hancock Productions

February 9, 2026 · 1h 1m · Episode 104

About this episode

The episode features the Earl and Countess of Derby discussing the history and significance of Knowsley Hall and the Stanley dynasty.

Join us for an exclusive 3-part series with the Earl and Countess of Derby at the extraordinary Knowsley Hall! In this episode, we peel back the layers of the Stanley dynasty - a family that turned the tide at the Battle of Bosworth Field, and once ruled as Kings of the Isle of Man. In this series, Lord and Lady Derby will give us a tour of Merseyside’s only stately home... sharing personal stories behind its magnificent exterior and world-class collection. From the origins of the famous Derby horse race to the challenges of maintaining a historic house and estate in the 21st century, discover the enduring legacy of one of Britain’s most powerful aristocratic families and the house that they have been entrusted to steward. If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guests: Earl of Derby, Countess of Derby

Topics covered

  • Stanley dynasty
  • historic houses
  • aristocracy
  • Knowsley Hall
  • British history
  • heritage preservation

Keywords

  • Knowsley Hall
  • Earl of Derby
  • Countess of Derby
  • Stanley dynasty
  • Battle of Bosworth
  • historic preservation
  • British aristocracy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hancock Productions

Places: Knowsley Hall, Isle of Man, Merseyside

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