Discovering Secret Histories: Alice Loxton's Top 3 UK Destinations

Welcome to Hidden Heritage! In this episode, our host, Lady Violet Manners, is thrilled to bring you an enchanting conversation with the remarkable Alice Loxton, a passionate author, historian, and social media influencer. Together, they delve into the realm of historic buildings, untold stories, and the captivating allure of historical content on social media.

Join us as we explore:

1. The captivating influence of social media in engaging young people with history and heritage. Alice Loxton shares her insights on leveraging platforms like TikTok and Instagram to educate and inspire a wide audience with historical content.
2. Delving into the hidden history in seemingly ordinary objects and architectural details. Discover how Alice uncovers and shares the intriguing stories behind everyday historical elements, captivating audiences with her contemporary approach to historical narratives.
3. Unlocking the secrets and stories behind some of the UK's most cherished historical sites, from the clandestine priest hides of Harvington Hall in Worcestershire to the majestic history of Temple Church in London. Alice Loxton vividly paints the picture of these historical gems and their significance in our collective heritage.

So, prepare to be transported through time as Hidden Heritage takes you on a vibrant and illuminating journey through the rich tapestry of Britain's historical legacy.

Key Points:

00:00:05 - Introduction of Alice Loxton, historian, author, and influencer with over 1.5 million followers on social media.

00:02:05 - Alice discusses her first destination recommendation, Harvington Hall in Worcestershire, known for its priest holes.

00:12:12 - Alice shares her inspiration behind her book "Uproar," which reimagines Georgian Britain through the eyes of artists.

00:18:25 - Alice recommends her second destination, the Guild Chapel in Stratford-upon-Avon, known for its mediaeval wall paintings.

00:21:34 - Alice discusses her upcoming book "18," which explores British history through the lives of 18-year-olds across time.

00:28:44 - Alice explains why it's important to keep heritage alive and how it enriches our daily lives.

00:32:58 - Alice presents her final destination recommendation, Temple Church in London, a place that encompasses much of British history.

00:39:09 - Conclusion of the podcast, with information on how to follow Alice Loxton on social media.

Guest Info

Alice Loxton is a historian, presenter and author with 2 million followers on social media. On her Instagram account, History_alice, Alice creates bite-size pieces of historical content for her followers.

Her debut non-fiction history book, UPROAR!, reimagines the history of Georgian Britain through the eyes of the artists who immortalised it. It was released on 2nd March 2023, and has been Longlisted for Blackwell’s Book of the Year. It was reviewed in The Times, The New Statesman, Times Literary Supplement, London Review of Books, The Spectator, BBC History Magazine, Country Life and The Mail on Sunday.

She has worked with a number of charities and media organisations, such as BBC News, BBC Radio London, Meta, Sky Arts, Channel 5, Channel 4, Times Radio, Christie’s, The National Gallery, The National Portrait Gallery, and The National Trust.

About:

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Links and Resources:

• Alice Loxton's book "Uproar"
• "History of Britain in 18 Young Lives" (forthcoming book by Alice Loxton)
• Harvington Hall in Worcestershire
• Rosalind Franklin's diaries and letters
• Temple Church in London
• Shakespeare-related attractions in Stratford upon Avon
• Guild Chapel in Stratford upon Avon
• Kit Harington's film "The Gunpowder Plot"
• Nicholas Owen (catholic priest hole designer)
• www.heritagexplore.com

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