Emma Wells
Dr Emma Wells has appeared as a historian on Yesterday, Curiosity Stream, Viral History, From the Dales to the Sea – A Great British Story, and as a ‘Don’ on BBC Radio 4’s The 3rd Degree and much more. Her first book, Pilgrim Routes of the British Isles, was released in 2016, and her most recent book Heaven On Earth: The Lives & Legacies of the World’s Greatest Cathedrals, was published in 2022.
Emma Wells
Dr Emma Wells has appeared as a historian on Yesterday, Curiosity Stream, Viral History, From the Dales to the Sea – A Great British Story, and as a ‘Don’ on BBC Radio 4’s The 3rd Degree and much more. Her first book, Pilgrim Routes of the British Isles, was released in 2016, and her most recent book Heaven On Earth: The Lives & Legacies of the World’s Greatest Cathedrals, was published in 2022.
109 articles
A look at the history of St Martin's Church, Allerton Mauleverer, with Dr Emma Wells
February 18, 2026
A look at the history of Constable Burton Hall, with Dr Emma Wells
December 20, 2025
A look at the history of Netherside Hall, Threshfield, with Dr Emma Wells
December 18, 2025
A look at the history of The Battle Site of Myton, with Dr Emma Wells
December 18, 2025
A look at the history of St Michael’s Cottages and Chapel, Well, with Dr Emma Wells
December 5, 2025
A look at the history of Myton Hall with Dr Emma Wells
December 5, 2025
A look at the history of Womersley Park with Dr Emma Wells
December 4, 2025
A look at the history of Old Pasture Lime Kiln, with Dr Emma Wells
November 26, 2025
A look at the history of Swinner Gill Lead Mines, with Dr Emma Wells
November 13, 2025
A look at the history of Greygarth Monument, Dallowgill, with Dr Emma Wells
November 12, 2025
A look at the history of Fort Gregory, Grassington, with Dr Emma Wells
November 11, 2025
A look at the history of The Old Jail, Ripon, with Dr Emma Wells
October 6, 2025
A look at the history of Nunnington Hall, with Dr Emma Wells
August 31, 2025
A look at the history of Easby Abbey, with Dr Emma Wells
August 11, 2025
A look at the history of Castle Howard, with Dr Emma Wells
August 1, 2025
A look at the history of Ravensworth Castle, with Dr Emma Wells
July 2, 2025
A look at the history of Coxwold Signal Box, with Dr Emma Wells
June 27, 2025
A look at the history of The Corpse Path at Muker, with Dr Emma Wells
June 16, 2025
A look at the history of Spofforth Castle, with Dr Emma Wells
June 13, 2025
A look at the history of Helmsley Castle, with Dr Emma Wells
June 6, 2025
A look at the history of Rievaulx Abbey, with Dr Emma Wells
May 6, 2025
A look at the history of Duncombe Park, with Dr Emma Wells
May 2, 2025
A look at the history of Whorlton Old Church, with Dr Emma Wells
April 24, 2025
A look at the history of St Gregory's Minster, Kirkdale, with Dr Emma Wells
April 3, 2025
A look at the history of Ripon Courthouse, with Dr Emma Wells
March 24, 2025
A look at the history of Mount Grace Priory, North Yorkshire, with Dr Emma Wells
March 17, 2025
A look at the history of The Battle Cross, Aldborough, with Dr Emma Wells
March 6, 2025
A look at the history of White Cross, Crakehall, with Dr Emma Wells
March 1, 2025
A look at the history of Church of St Lawrence, Hutton Bonville, with Dr Emma Wells
February 20, 2025
A look at the history of Holy Trinity Church, Wensley, with Dr Emma Wells
February 10, 2025
A look at the history of Studley Royal with Dr Emma Wells
January 31, 2025
A look at the history of Hornby Castle with Dr Emma Wells
January 24, 2025
A look at the history of Whorlton Castle with Dr Emma Wells
January 10, 2025
A look at the history of St Michael and All Angels Church, Hubberholme with Dr Emma Wells
December 31, 2024
A look at the history of Wath Methodist Chapel with Dr Emma Wells
December 19, 2024
A look at the history of Culloden Tower, Richmond, with Dr Emma Wells
December 6, 2024
A look at the history of How Hill Tower, Wallerthwaite, with Dr Emma Wells
November 15, 2024
A look at the history of Fraisthorpe Pillbox, with Dr Emma Wells
November 8, 2024
A look at the history of Scruton Station, with Dr Emma Wells
October 29, 2024
A look at the history of Toft Gate Lime Kiln, Bewerley, with Dr Emma Wells
October 25, 2024
A look at the history of Shandy Hall, Coxwold, with Dr Emma Wells
October 7, 2024
A look at the history of Parcevall Hall, Appletreewick, with Dr Emma Wells
September 20, 2024
A look at the history of Masonic Lodge, Bedale, with Dr Emma Wells
September 10, 2024
A look at the history of Kilburn White Horse, with Dr Emma Wells
September 3, 2024
A look at the history of Kirkby Fleetham Hall, with Dr Emma Wells
August 28, 2024
A look at the history of St Andrew’s Church, South Otterington, with Dr Emma Wells
August 20, 2024
A look at the history of Theakston’s Brewery, Masham, with Dr Emma Wells
August 10, 2024
A look at the history of Osmotherley Pinfold, with Dr Emma Wells
August 9, 2024
A look at the history of Aiskew Mill, Bedale, with Dr Emma Wells
August 1, 2024
A look at the history of The Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Grace, with Dr Emma Wells
July 26, 2024
A look at the history of Penhill Preceptory, Wensleydale, with Dr Emma Wells
July 19, 2024
A look at the history of The Folly, Settle, with Dr Emma Wells
July 8, 2024
A look at the history of Sleningford Watermill, North Stainley, with Dr Emma Wells
July 3, 2024
A look at the history of The Ruin, Hackfall Woods, with Dr Emma Wells
June 27, 2024
A look at the history of The Mount, Wensley, with Dr Emma Wells
June 19, 2024
A look at the history of Braithwaite Hall, Leyburn, with Dr Emma Wells
June 10, 2024
A look at the history of Nappa Hall, Askrigg, with Dr Emma Wells
June 3, 2024
A look at the history of Keld Heads Smelt Mill, Preston Under Scar, with Dr Emma Wells
May 27, 2024
A look at the history of Hoober Stand with Dr Emma Wells
May 17, 2024
A look at the history of Newby Hall with Dr Emma Wells
May 9, 2024
A look at the history of Studley Royal, North Yorkshire, with Dr Emma Wells
April 30, 2024
A look at the history of Ionic Temple, Rievaulx Terrace, with Dr Emma Wells
April 19, 2024
A look at the history of Monk Bretton Priory, Barnsley, with Dr Emma Wells
April 11, 2024
A look at the history of Burton Constable Hall, with Dr Emma Wells
April 2, 2024
A look at the history of Barden Tower, with Dr Emma Wells
March 21, 2024
A look at the history of Shibden Hall, with Dr Emma Wells
March 18, 2024
A look at the history of Lotherton Chapel, with Dr Emma Wells
March 12, 2024
A look at the history of Druids Temple, with Dr Emma Wells
March 5, 2024
A look at the history of Conisbrough Castle, with Dr Emma Wells
February 28, 2024
A look at the history of Crackpot Hall, Swaledale, with Dr Emma Wells
February 22, 2024
A look at the history of the Rudston Monolith, with Dr Emma Wells
February 15, 2024
A look at the history of Markenfield Hall, Ripon, with Dr Emma Wells
February 5, 2024
A look at the history of Wharram Percy, with Dr Emma Wells
January 31, 2024
A look at the history of St Mary’s Church, Lastingham, with Dr Emma Wells
January 5, 2024
"A neoclassical masterpiece in a rugged Yorkshire landscape" - a look at the history of Brodsworth Hall, with Dr Emma Wells
December 23, 2023
A look at the history of Carlton Towers, with Dr Emma Wells
December 15, 2023
A look at the history of Guisborough Priory, with Dr Emma Wells
December 8, 2023
A look at the history of Wakefield Chantry Chapel, with Dr Emma Wells
November 28, 2023
A look at the history of Norton Conyers Hall, with Dr Emma Wells
November 23, 2023
A look at the history of The Marmion Tower, West Tanfield, with Dr Emma Wells
November 16, 2023
A look at the history of Watton Priory, East Yorkshire, with Dr Emma Wells
November 16, 2023
Bettison’s Folly, Hornsea, with Dr Emma Wells
November 3, 2023
The red rose rent at Jacob's Well, with Dr Emma Wells
October 23, 2023
The ghost of Burton Agnes Hall and more, with Dr Emma Wells
October 21, 2023
Anglo-Saxons, sanctuary and ghosts at East Riddlesden Hall
October 13, 2023
The Historic Fortress of Sandal Castle, analysed by Dr Emma Wells
September 28, 2023
Explore the oldest church in Wensleydale with Dr Emma Wells
September 20, 2023
Monochrome mysteries of Bishop's House with Dr Emma Wells
September 14, 2023
The overlooked medieval treasure of Beauchief Abbey with Dr Emma Wells
September 12, 2023
The "strange beasts" and "dancing fools" of Beverley Minster with Dr Emma Wells
September 8, 2023
The "giant fortress" of Bolton Castle with Dr Emma Wells
September 4, 2023
The historical secrets of Jervaulx Abbey with Dr Emma Wells
August 19, 2023
The history behind Swinton Park with Dr Emma Wells
August 11, 2023
Uncovering the history of Middleham Castle with Dr Emma Wells
August 4, 2023
The hidden treasures of St Michael and All Angels, Garton on the Wolds
July 28, 2023
Delving into the history of Richmond Castle
July 21, 2023
Dr Emma Wells, on the largest private dwelling in the UK: Wentworth Woodhouse
July 14, 2023
Dr Emma Wells, on the grand connections in Sheriff Hutton Church
July 7, 2023
Dr Emma Wells examines the history of The Leech House in Bedale
June 30, 2023
TV Historian, Dr Emma Wells, on the architecture and history of Goldsborough Hall
June 23, 2023
"An unexpected gem" - TV historian, Dr Emma Wells, on St Lambert’s Church, Burneston
June 16, 2023
Find out more about the wonders of Bolton Abbey with TV historian, Dr Emma Wells
June 9, 2023
TV Historian Emma Wells explores the secrets of Snape Castle
June 2, 2023
Unveiling the Secrets of the Guildhall in York: TV Historian Emma Wells Uncovers a Priceless Legacy
May 26, 2023
TV Historian, Dr Emma Wells, on the queenly connections at Bishopthorpe Palace in York
May 19, 2023
TV Historian, Dr Emma Wells, explores the illustrious history of Mansion House in York
May 12, 2023
TV Historian, Dr Emma Wells, examines the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, York
May 5, 2023
Lodgings fit for a King: TV Historian, Dr Emma Wells, explores King's Manor, York
April 28, 2023
TV Historian, Dr Emma Wells, takes a look at York Minster's royal connections
April 21, 2023