Episode 284 - Lady Elizabeth Russell: Keeper of Donnington Castle
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Show Notes
This week, we’re getting to know possibly the first woman in England to be accorded the role of ‘Keeper’ of a castle. As well as possessing Donnington Castle, Lady Elizabeth Russell was highly educated and ambitious, and her extraordinary life even included a run-in with Shakespeare. Here to tell us more are English Heritage interpretation manager Jessica Freeland, and associate professor at the Shakespeare Institute Dr Chris Laoutaris.
To find out more about Donnington Castle, go to: www.english-heritage.org.uk/donnington
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