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So Elizabeth is not untainted by accusations of religious persecution, even though I think generally we tend to see her as being much more tolerant. Phil: And the tolerance was there, particularly at the start. But, as things went on, there were plots to assassinate Elizabeth. A lot of Catholics were peaceful, loyal subjects but, unfortunately for them, they followed the Catholic religion. Sarah: Well, I think with that, we should go inside and start exploring some of these priest holes.

If you would like to go on that adventure with me and Phil, as we explore the priest hides of Harvington Hall, you can tune into the podcast here. If you want to find visitor information on Harvington Hall check out their website here.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Privacy Notice. All rights reserved. Phil shows sarah one of the most ingenious priest holes at Harvington, hidden underneath a set of steps. Another Nicolas Owen priest hole in the library at Harvington Hall. One of the rooms in the hall, decorated with Elizabethan wall paintings.

Sarah tries out one of the more ingenious priest hides at Harvington, originally hidden behind the wall of a bookcase. Elizabeth wall painting at Harvington. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Follow Us. Privacy Notice Privacy Notice. Loading Comments Email Required Name Required Website. Remember me uncheck on a public computer.

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Plenty of history and a good guide. What a fantastic find. A really interesting building with an exceptional history. Brilliant audio tour! We are thrilled to announce that Harvington Hall is now open for pre-booked guided tours. To book a guided tour please book via our online booking system, alternatively call us on Experience this house Visit.

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