ALFORD STORIES
New Perspectives Theatre Company
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New Perspectives in association with Live & Local presents Alford Stories a collection of tales from the historic market town at the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Each episode captures the personality and character of the people as they share with you perspectives of the place they call home.
Produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company, curated by Jayne Williams, audio post-production by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England.
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S1E8 Episode 8: A Haunting at the Anchor House
Anchor Inn proprietors Paul and Nicola turned their once flourishing pub into a thriving bed and breakfast, partly dating back to the1860s. They share tales of hauntings, historic links to the USA,…
S1E7 Episode 7: Off to Market
Sustaining livelihoods and breathing life into the town, Alford market is there to cherish - wet fish to the cabbages, cooked breakfast, sausage rolls and Lincolnshire Plumb bread - fresh produce…
S1E6 Episode 6: Adopting Alford
Heather Iaquaniello moved to Alford from Kent in 2021. From knitting to raising funds to support a local calendar of events, Heather received an Alford welcome from day one in the place she now calls…
S1E5 Episode 5: Arresting Alford
In the 18th century Alford was the centre of smuggling. Today Councillor Graham Marsh Leader and Portfolio Holder for Community Safety at East Lindsey District Council, reflects on changes in…
S1E4 Episode 4: Social Sustenance at The Jolly Friar
Rob has served 100s of people over 24 years, he and the Jolly Friar team have time for everyone. A welcoming hub where quality meets affordability, more than just a place for traditional fish and…
S1E3 Episode 3: Purchasing the Corn Exchange for a Pound
The Corn Exchange has always been part of Janet Taylor’s life. So in 2013 when faced with the threat of closure she formed a community group to secure the building's future. Here, Janet and Manager…
S1E2 Episode 2: 88 Keys, 5 Sails and a Fire
When Doug retired as fire brigade commander he and classical trained pianist Julia relocated from Hertfordshire to Alford to retire and have a quiet life – but that couldn’t be further from…
S1E1 Episode 1: Alford to Skegness
Take a ride with ACE Taxis' driver Sarah Farfield as she shares a fascinating insight into local connections to the Vikings, Lord Tennyson and Sir James Dyson along the A1028.Produced by New…
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ALFORD STORIES has published 8 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
ALFORD STORIES is currently dormant with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 14m.
