Jeremy Ashbee

Join Jeremy Ashbee, Head Historic Properties Curator at English Heritage, as he dives into the intriguing life of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and the monumental Dunstanburgh Castle he built. Discover the political turmoil surrounding Thomas, his rivalry with Piers Gaveston, and the fiery confrontations that marked his legacy. Explore the architectural grandeur of Dunstanburgh and its connections to Arthurian legends. Was Thomas a martyr or a misfit? Ashbee unravels how this controversial figure has been shaped by history and myth alike.