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	Podcast:		The English Heritage Podcast
	Episode:		Episode 225 - The extraordinary life of Margaret Cavendish
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:37:48
	Publish Date:		2023-07-27 05:00:04
	Description:		This week we’re joined by English Heritage senior properties historian Dr Megan Leyland to look back at the remarkable life and achievements of this former duchess, philosopher, poet, playwright, science-fiction pioneer and socialite on the 400th anniversary of her birth. Discover how Margaret Cavendish became one of the most published women of the 17th century, how she came to live at Bolsover Castle in Derbyshire and what you can learn about her during a visit today. For more details about Bolsover Castle or to plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover.
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