Penrhyn's impact today...In the fifth and final episode, we’ll look at the impact of Penrhyn Castle as a heritage site today, from Penrhyn’s transformation project, to other exhibits about the estate’s communities, books, plays and art install

Episode 4: Slate

Apr 11th, 2023 47m 40s

The Penrhyn estate and the slate industry...In episode four, Kayla explores one of the most crucial and at times contested parts of Penrhyn Estate’s history: slate. Penrhyn Quarry, once the largest slate quarry in the world, employed thousands

Episode 3: Life at Penrhyn

Apr 11th, 2023 48m 38s

Exploring life at Penrhyn Castle...Welcome to the third episode of Podlediad Penrhyn. In this episode, Kayla explores life at Penrhyn, from the building of the castle, servant life, the operation of the estate and the lives of the families who

Episode 2: Slavery

Apr 11th, 2023 41m 55s

Explore Penrhyn and Wales' role in transatlantic slavery in episode two of Podlediad Penrhyn.In this eye-opening episode, host Kayla Jones explores Penrhyn’s connection with the slave trade in the 18th-19th century. Recorded during the height

Episode 1: Early History

Apr 11th, 2023 45m 46s

Welcome to Podlediad Penrhyn, an exciting five-part podcast exploring the history of an influential estate in north Wales, the Penrhyn estate.Penrhyn Castle is a country house in Gwynedd, now a major visitor attraction managed by the Nationa

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