Bradford College at Calverley Old Hall: The Calverley family before 1550

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.