In this podcast, historian Dr Fiona Edmonds explores on the history of the Ribble and its inhabitants. Born and brought up near the Ribble, Fiona's interest and passion for the's Ribble's historical importance is clear. Focussing on Roman, Viking and early Medieval history, we see how the Ribble is a dominating landscape feature which defines and unifies communities. It is also a boundary, a barrier, a crossing and meeting point, and a vital artery for transport and communication. We see how these different groups of people left their mark on the settlements and language of the Ribble Valley and how key artefacts, such as the Cuerdale treasure hoard, reveal much about the turmoil and change taking place during this often mysterious and little know period of history.

Dr Fiona Edmonds is a Reader in Regional History and Director of the Regional Heritage Centre for the North West at Lancaster University,

The Talking Rivers Podcast explores and celebrates the social, cultural and natural history of the River Ribble and its tributaries. Throughout the series we will talk to a range of people who live, work and visit our fantastic rivers and hear about what makes the Ribble Catchment so special to so many people.

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'Burnley Pendle born and bred' is how Designer and Environmental Artist Philippe Handford describes himself. With a varied career that combines the influence of high fashion and cutting edge design with the Lancashire brooks where he grew up, Philippe strives to find and highlight the beauty of the natural world. He has also left his mark on our landscape, including his work to commemorate the Pendle Witch Trials of 1612, and the Pendle Sculpture trail. He has also designed cutlery sets, kitchen appliances, won awards and rubbed shoulders with Oligarchs and Royalty. But he loves spending time in his home county, building stone stacks in rivers and using nature as his inspiration to create functional and beautiful works of art. This episode of talking rivers explores the significance of our rivers from a completely different perspective.

The Talking Rivers Podcast explores and celebrates the social, cultural and natural history of the River Ribble and its tributaries. Throughout the series we will talk to a range of people who live, work and visit our fantastic rivers and hear about what makes the Ribble Catchment so special to so many people.

ribblelifetogether.org

twitter.com/ribblelife

facebook.com/RibbleTrust/

With a background in farming, Pete Wilson has earth and water in his soul. After an early stint on farms, Pete spent approximately 10 years with the RSPB monitoring wildlife in the Forest of Bowland before moving to United Utilities approximately 10 years ago. His focus is now managing the vast United Utilities estates with the aim of improving drinking water. This varied and thoroughly rewarding role involves working closely with farmers and organisations like Natural England, Environment Agency and Ribble Rivers Trust. By protecting watercourses, restoring peat, planting trees and a whole range of other actions, Pete helps to improve the land in ways that benefits wildlife and ensures the water which ends up in our taps at home is as clean as possible.

The Talking Rivers Podcast explores and celebrates the social, cultural and natural history of the River Ribble and its tributaries. Throughout the series we will talk to a range of people who live, work and visit our fantastic rivers and hear about what makes the Ribble Catchment so special to so many people.

ribblelifetogether.org

twitter.com/ribblelife

facebook.com/RibbleTrust/