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The Ladies of Llangollen

May 29, 2017
Guest
Sarah Ponsonby and Lady Eleanor Butler
18th century women Sarah Ponsonby and Lady Eleanor Butler abandoned their Irish society life to make a home in Wales as the Ladies of Llangollen, becoming famous. The podcast discusses their lifelong friendship, escape attempt, scandal, life in Wales, and improving their home and garden together.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Lives of the Ladies of Van Goghlung
01:46 • 6min
3
Eleanor and Sarah: A Lifelong Friendship
07:18 • 7min
4
The Escape Attempt and Its Aftermath
14:04 • 5min
5
Last Attempt to be Together
19:28 • 4min
6
Life in Wales and the Beauty of plus Neweth
23:54 • 16min
7
Metro by T-Mobile and 6 Degrees with Kevin Bacon
39:46 • 2min