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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 41 MIN

Knowsley Hall Pt. II | With the Earl of Derby

from The Country House Podcast

In this second instalment with our special guest, Teddy, the 19th Earl of Derby, we are guided through the magnificent state rooms of Knowsley Hall, the Derby's privately owned stately home that sits cheek by jowl with the great industrial city of Liverpool!The Earl shares intimate stories behind the world-class Derby Collection and the architectural evolution of the house. In this episode we also explore the realities of succession and running an ancestral seat in the 21st century, detailing how the estate balances heritage preservation with modern commercial enterprise.Please join us for this fascinating look at how a historic powerhouse has adapted to thrive today.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second instalment with our special guest, Teddy, the 19th Earl of Derby, we are guided through the magnificent state rooms of Knowsley Hall, the Derby's privately owned stately home that sits cheek by jowl with the great industrial city of Liverpool!The Earl shares intimate stories behind the world-class Derby Collection and the architectural evolution of the house. In this episode we also explore the realities of succession and running an ancestral seat in the 21st century, detailing how the estate balances heritage preservation with modern commercial enterprise.Please join us for this fascinating look at how a historic powerhouse has adapted to thrive today.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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