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Momentous Rest Is History Podcast News & Press Resources
Following strong interest in our heritage and the Byrga Geniht Consultancy research into Soulton’s story, we are pleased to announce that exciting The Rest Is History news is forthcoming.
To support media professionals, and general interest, a resource page has been set up.
Explore TRIH Press & Media Resources →
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Built in a time of peril, Soulton Hall was designed as a Renaissance puzzle in brick and stone.
Beyond its walls lies a secret history of coded architecture, hidden rooms, and a “Rebel Alliance” that helped shape the culture of Elizabethan England.
Step into the landscape that inspired the harmony of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Whether you are here for a unique stay, a heritage tour, or a special event, come and help us solve the riddles of the past.
The history of this place often sparks deep curiosity, and we receive many inquiries of this kind. To share our discoveries and answer your most frequent questions, we maintain an active record of our findings via our blog. You can search these Insights here →
A Legacy of Resilience and Rediscovery
“This strange eventful history…”
Watch: How Shakespeare Was Inspired by Soulton Hall
“Soulton is a rich and fascinating bridge between sixteenth-century worlds.
Not just from the late modern, but also between the traditions of Britain and an international Renaissance, showing local distinctiveness even as it connects outwards.
I don’t think any house has quite as many surprises per square foot as Soulton”
– James D. Wenn
Country House Expert,
The Byrga Geniht Consultancy
Our History
Watch: How the Memory of London’s Saxon Patron Saint, Bishop and Prince Is Preserved at Soulton
Watch: How Soulton Hall’s Renaissance Codes Work
“They say he is already in the Forest of Arden, and a many merry [folk] with him; and there they live like the old Robin Hood of England. They say many.. flock to him every day, and fleet the time carelessly as they did in the golden world…”
Soulton Hall is the focus of an interdisciplinary project spanning archaeology, Shakespeare, the memory of St Erkenwald, the lost altar of Old St Paul’s, and the legacy of Old Sir Rowland. For centuries, the Ashton family farmed this land through quiet sacrifice to preserve this history until it was ready to be shared.
As we transition this legacy into a public phase, sustaining deeper access and research demands new resources. Onsite trading alone cannot support this work. Please subscribe to our newsletter, support our funding calls, or contact us directly to help.
You can back Soulton Hall on Ko-fi to support our ongoing research, conservation, and accessibility work HERE.
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– John Ashton
SOULTON HALL
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Romeo and Juliet Returns to Soulton Hall
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