Gretel le Maître Ponders Beauty, with Bede & other guests

<p>Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time.  She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture.  </p><p><br />Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time;  the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free, and you’re invited to join in.  It’s super unpolished and Gretel would be grateful for you to forgive her for that.   🤓<br /><br />Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and people. And so is determined to walk this path with light footsteps and with humour and warmth.  Let’s treasure up the beautiful things and ponder them in our hearts.<br /><br />Please follow me on X @gretellemaitre. 🌳</p><p><br /></p><p>Or email me: gretellem@yahoo.com</p><p><br /></p><p>Guests on this show include Tom Holland, Philip Mould, Bijan Omrani and Enzo Cicenti.</p><p><br /></p><p>“<b>The podcast combines historical reflections and extracts from literature with her own musings on architecture, literature, and the natural world. Gretel approaches these deep topics with warmth and humor, aiming to provide listeners a comforting space to explore complex emotions.</b></p><p><br /></p><p><b>If you’re interested, you can listen to her podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music, where she shares her reflections in episodes filled with historical and literary  insights.  </b></p><p><br /></p><p>Hosted by Gretel Le Maitre, this unique podcast blends personal storytelling with historical insights from figures like the Venerable Bede, offering listeners an inspiring journey of healing and hope.</p><p><br /></p><p>With themes of grief, transformation, and spirituality, the podcast has earned praise for its calming tone, authenticity, and ability to connect on a deeply human level. As one listener shared, it feels like sitting down with a trusted friend who understands.</p><p><br /></p><p>Perfect for audiences seeking introspection, comfort, or simply a quiet moment of reflection, Gretel le Maître Ponders is available now on all major platforms.</p><p><br />In the global top 10% of podcasts according to Listen Notes</p><p><br /><br /></p>

Fancy Day tells Dick Dewy she loves him ‘a little’; a Dunnock; and Emily Dickinson

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12-16
25:04

The Tranter has the measure of Fancy Day; Gretel Ponders her childhood Christmas; and we Grieve in Cranford

Send us a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and peopl...

12-15
01:15:36

Do you have an honest soul? Hands that Touch; A Handful of Saints; and King Henry VIII holds all power in his Hands

Send us a text Good day and thank you for joining me. I’m very honoured and grateful. If you’re here for the first time and think ‘what on earth is this unprofessional rubbish?’ then stay your judgement and you might find that after a few listens you are enfolded into a world of gentleness. Nothing is asked of you other than to rest awhile, if you can and enjoy this podcast like you might enjoy sitting on a park bench, reading a book and surrounded by nature. Keep coming bac...

12-14
52:03

Bellowing Boys and Bells

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12-13
29:27

‘I never had no head, sir’ said Leaf, Under the Greenwood Tree; Pepys’ Progress; and Kindness in Cranford. 🌳

Send us a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and peopl...

12-12
55:10

John Clare’s Invitation to his Love; and poor Leaf’s Grief

Send us a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and peopl...

12-11
27:27

The Splendour of Sherborne House; the Dolour of Division; and the Duke of Suffolk Raptly Rebuked;

Send us a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and peopl...

12-10
01:05:06

We celebrate Ambrose, the influential Bishop of Milan; and Dick Dewey returns a lady’s handkerchief

Send us a text Hello dear friends, followers, kind subscribers and newcomers. My aim with this daily meandering through life is to find purpose for myself by expanding my mind and horizons while connecting with other people seeking to do the same thing. My hope is that you feel welcome to join me as and when you are in need of some gentle company. I want to share beautiful literature and poetry; architecture and photography. I’m honoured by your company and ask ...

12-09
37:56

Robert Frost and John Clare; Flu en Famille; A Cardinal’s Point; and Dick dances away with Miss Day

Send us a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and peopl...

12-08
37:10

Pepys and the Buffleheaded Mayor; Dick Dewey’s Pains of Jealousy; and George Eliot’s Exquisite Observations

Send us a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and peopl...

12-07
01:04:54

Sherborne Abbey Porch provides shelter; Dick Dewey is Smitten; and Gretel lights Candles

Send us a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and peopl...

12-06
27:16

Hardy: The Insult Lies in the Nothingness of the Deed; Ode to Nanny; Pepys; Saints; and Queen Catherine rocks

Send us a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and peopl...

12-06
52:25

A Daughter in Les Misérables; A Full Super Moon; and Under the Greenwood Tree forces Gretel into song

Send us a text Hello and thank you so much for joining me. It is an honour to have your company and I’m very grateful. Stick around if you can - dip in and out and know that I’m here to give you a little gentle company. No subject - or level of randomness - is off limits. Tomorrow we will catch up with Pepys, Cranford, Wilford and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. Love Gretel xx Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day ...

12-04
29:18

A Bunion is Given Consideration by Mellstock’s Shoemaker

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12-03
40:17

Sir Simon Jenkins, talks of his twin passions for politics and architecture; and Gretel lets herself and all Dorset folk down on day two of Under the Greenwood Tree

Send us a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and peopl...

12-02
59:37

‘To Dwellers in a Wood almost every Species of Tree has its Voice as well as its Feature’

Send us a text Dear old friends and new friends. Happy December the first. The opening of Advent and the beginning of winter. How are you? Are you fearing the month ahead? Daunted? Overwhelmed? Excited? Moved? Is this a Christmas without a loved one? I’m interested, truly, so let me know. Sharing and connecting really does help. Thank you to Diane for her poem recommendation, Robert Frost’s beautiful ‘The Road Not Taken’. What road shall...

12-01
44:53

Picts Gathering Like Swarms of Ants 🐜; Norman English Architecture; a Tidbit of Thomas Hardy; and France Woos Wolsey

Send us a text Thank you so much for joining me on Advent Sunday. This is such a special, beautiful time of year. I hope you are well and able to keep out the noise, and stay rooted to that peace that we all have - all of us - deep within. Love Gretel xx Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new l...

12-01
50:12

Pepys Leaps his Garden Fence; Mr Oldinport Squeezes his Tenants; and a Mother’s Dead Hand

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11-30
38:36

Meet Grimy and Dirty Dame Fripp; and Watch as Splendid Cardinal Wolsey Weeps in Canterbury

Send us a text Hello and a very happy Saturday. The last weekend in November. Tomorrow is Advent Sunday and Monday is the 1st. We’re also due another full super moon next week. The waxing gibbous looks beautiful in the sky. How are you and are you looking forward to Advent? Do you buy a calendar and join in the fun? Or do you find it all rather tedious? Best wishes to you and I hope you may have an enjoyable Saturday evening. I’m behind with my admi...

11-29
31:23

A Quiet Evening of Readings, from the Poignant, through Baffling, to Scholarly

Send us a text Support the show Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time. She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free. Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and peopl...

11-27
50:39

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