'Beer built the fortune but the stories and legacy that the Guinness's left behind are far richer.'

Most people know the beer few know the people or the houses. Join me in conversation with historian, Adrian Tinniswood as he takes us on a lavish journey through the Houses of Guinness. Footmen, lavish parties, eccentric rituals—Adrian takes us inside the world most of us only see in period dramas.

The Houses of Guinness weren't just beautiful homes, they were engines of power. Adrian reveals what they tell us about empire, class and ambition.

We hear about:

• The Guinness connection to Irish, British and Global history
• What wealth was really like in the age of aristocracy
• Scandals
• Their generous philanthropy
• Human stories

Adrian's new book, 'The Houses of Guinness' is out now see (link)

Adrian Tinniswood is a professorial research fellow in history at the University of Buckingham, adjunct professor of history at Maynooth University, and one of the foremost experts on the history of British country homes. He has authored many books including The Long Weekend, Noble Ambitions, The Power and the Glory and his latest book, The Houses of Guinness, is out now (link).

Episode credits

Host: Bob Wells

Guest: Adrian Tinniswood

Music: Bob Wells

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