Episode Nineteen - A Ding Dong jumper, Charles II, civic pride in Northampton and the Girls Brigade in Kingsthorpe
Father Oliver Coss, Rector of All Saints Church in Northampton and rural dean of Greater Northampton is a man with one eye and the Norman and Saxon history of the All Saints building and another on natty Christmas attire. In this two part exclusive, Oliver picks over the concept of civic pride in Northampton town centre and how, too often, there is a deficit of it. So what part does the church play in debate, rejuventation and how far does that put someone like him in a difficult and uncomfortable position?
You can also hear how the poet John Clare drew inspiration from All Saints and a selection of some of the church's fascinating history, which takes in at least one King.
Also in this episode, Catherine Jones of the 5th Northampton Girls Brigade talks about how they're a bit of a "wandering" group, the ethos of the movement and what young girls both put in and take from this brilliant organisation. You'll also discover the lynchpin character who shares his name with a Tube station.
Finally - we've a short and sweet trip around the world to see how some other countries celebrate Christmas.
From all of us behind the podcast have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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