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Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other guests

Gretel le Maître

Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free, and you’re invited to join in. It’s super unpolished and Gretel would be grateful for you to forgive her for

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47:00

Puppy Chaos; Sibling Sadness; Poor Maypole John in...

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2026/03/12

Send a text Dear Friends, Newcomers and Blessed Subscribers, welcome to the latest madcap episode of the podcast, where chaos reigns at home and in Chigwell. Poor, dear John Willett, the Lord of his Maypole dominion, has a very bad day. I love this bullying, stupid, ridiculous man and grieve for him in today’s episode. People’s private and often pitiful-seeming prides should not be trounced upon. As we all, all of us, I think, have them, do we not? Things we cher...

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43:55

‘Her Day-dreams Truth, and Truth a Dream’ (Sir Walter...

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2026/03/10

Send a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and people....

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60:24

The Black Death; Abbey Bells; Puppy Mischief; and...

Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other... ·

2026/03/10

Send a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and people....

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65:01

Simon Tappertit shames himself in Barnaby Rudge; as...

Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other... ·

2026/03/09

Send a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and people....

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46:00

Barnaby Rudge Chapter L: the Sheep are Led Astray;...

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2026/03/08

Send a text Good morning. Tis the early hours of Sunday morning and this is the first of two Sunday episodes. Tomorrow we will catch up with Pepys, Saints, Puppy and goodness knows what else. A glimpse inside a church or Abbey feels overdue. Thank you so much for joining me. If you like this ridiculous endeavour the ways you can help make my heart sing are: 1. Download each episode 2. Forward episodes to people you think might like to listen. 3. Leave a lo...

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56:58

Dear Barnaby Rudge (Chs XLVIII/IX) and the Gordon...

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2026/03/05

Send a text A bonus episode for those listening to Barnaby Rudge. ☺️ And let not the lesser things hold your gaze. It is the sparkle on the stream that feeds our heart, frees our mind and blesses our soul… Thank you for joining me on this journey x 🌳 Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to n...

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71:13

Puppy Patience; New York in the 1840s; and Marvellous...

Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other... ·

2026/03/05

Send a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and people....

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45:36

Barnaby Rudge Chapters XLV and XLVI

Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other... ·

2026/03/03

Send a text Royalty Free Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literatur...

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55:42

Barnaby Rudge Chapter XLIV; Trollope describes a...

Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other... ·

2026/03/03

Send a text Royalty Free Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literatur...

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82:19

With St David and Charles Dickens we celebrate the...

Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other... ·

2026/03/01

Send a text Royalty Free Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literatur...

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49:07

Sunday Part 1: Barnaby Rudge Ch XLII; And Mr Katt...

Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other... ·

2026/02/28

Send a text Hello and a very good evening. I’ve published the first of Sunday’s two episodes, anticipating that tomorrow might be a little intense with ‘New Puppy’ 🐶 ruling the roost. Thank you so much for joining me and for your support for this silly old endeavour; I loved reading your emails and hearing from you all. Thank you again to dear, kind Kevin Stroud for mentioning my podcast on his brilliant podcast ‘History of English’ which I recommend very highly. It’s...

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52:35

A Visit to Castle Cary; King Ethelbert’s Feast; and...

Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other... ·

2026/02/26

Send a text Royalty Free Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literatur...

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58:52

B.Rudge Chapters XXXIX/XL: things hot up in London;...

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2026/02/24

Send a text Good evening dear friends and any newcomers. Thank you for joining me from wherever you are as we continue with Barnaby Rudge. It’s been a beautiful day here in Dorset - the sun has been shining on the wonderful golden honey coloured stone that abounds, quarried from nearby Ham Hill. Love Gretel xx Royalty Free Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about ...

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39:05

Barnaby Rudge Chapter XXXViii; Spring comes to...

Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other... ·

2026/02/24

Send a text Royalty Free Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literatur...

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62:47

Gretel in conversation with wonderful Angela Tilby

Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other... ·

2026/02/23

Send a text It was wonderful to interview Angela today and I hope you enjoyed hearing what she had to say. Her book is out on 26th March. Royalty Free Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she ...

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64:24

Barnaby Rudge Chs XXXV/VI; Saints; and Scott’s...

Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other... ·

2026/02/22

Send a text *Huge apologies for a couple of errors in tonight’s episode 🤦‍♀️🙏😬 Royalty Free Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s

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41:23

Mr Katt argues his point; Rokeby by Sir Walter Scott;...

Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other... ·

2026/02/21

Send a text Royalty Free Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literatur...

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59:29

Shakespeare’s Sonnet; Acca’s Feast; Pepys’ Precision;...

Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other... ·

2026/02/19

Send a text Royalty Free Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literatur...

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66:57

Tuesday Part II: Pink Bears; Friendship; London...

Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other... ·

2026/02/18

Send a text Welcome dear friends, supporters, newcomers and the curious. Welcome to a world where all we want to do is explore all things curious and/or beautiful. There is so much out there to absorb ourselves in, so let’s do it. Leaping on each item from one to t’other like shiny wet stepping stones across a sparkling stream. Thank you for your support and kindness; I wish you well from the bottom of my heart and hope so much that you are enjoying Barnaby Rudge; wha...

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39:17

Barnaby Rudge Ch XXXIII: the Cosy Maypole Inn; and an...

Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other... ·

2026/02/17

Send a text Royalty Free Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literatur...

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