Durham’s Sanctuary Ring to Dunkirk’s Great Escape

The first part unpacks how Durham’s historic brass knocker was more than a decorative relic—it was the key to medieval church‑sanctuary rights that protected fugitives for over a month under canon law. The second part jumps ahead to World War II, looking at the desperate Dunkirk evacuation and Britain’s aerial defence during the Battle of Britain, tracing how ordinary people were rescued or fought off a potential invasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices