Village Voices
Welcome to Village Voices, the podcast series that brings our village history and living memories to life. Through engaging conversations and captivating stories, we explore the rich heritage of our community and celebrate the people who call it home. These podcasts preserve our past, connect generations, and inspire pride in our village life. Whether you’re a resident, a visitor, or simply curious, our stories offer a unique glimpse into the heart of our community. Join us to discover, remember, and share in the tales that make our village so special. Listen now and be part of our journey!
4. Priors Hardwick Churchyard – Ian Bath in conversation Sylvia Sutherland
February 2025 – Duration: 8m 53s
In this podcast Ian Bath chats with Sylvia Sutherland, one of our long-term residents, about the village churchyard. Sylvia tells us about a WI initiative she took part in (and for which she won a prize), to survey all the tombstones and flora in our historic village churchyard.
3. The Millennium Way – in conversation with Barry Durman
January 2025 – Duration: 13m 37s
In this podcast Paul Hobday chats with Barry Durman about the Millennium Way – a beautiful walking route that passes right by our village.
You can find out more about the Millennium Way here: https://millenniumway.org.uk
2. The Coach Road – with Christopher Hodgson
December 2024 – Duration: 6m 38s
In this podcast Christopher Hodgson tells us about the fascinating history of the Coach Road. This ancient road passes our village on its way from Wormleighton to Althorp, the ancient seats of the Spencer family.
1. In conversation with Ivan Harvey
November 2024 – Duration: 25m 46s
In this podcast we are talking to Ivan Harvey, one of only two people born in the village living here today. Ivan has 80 years of living history to share with us and today he’s going to talk about his early life growing up on a farm and what life was like back in the 1940s and 50s. Just a warning, some of his animal stories are not for the squeamish!
The podcast team
