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The Distillery Bringing Anglo-Saxon History Back to Life | Chris Ferguson

The Distillery Bringing Anglo-Saxon History Back to Life | Chris Ferguson

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How does a whisky distillery bring 1,400 years of Anglo-Saxon history back to life?In this episode of Fear Less, Do More, host Gill Hunter sits down with Dr. Chris Ferguson, Museum & Experience Director at Ad Gefrin — a groundbreaking cultural destination in Northumberland that blends an Anglo-Saxon museum, world-class whisky distillery, and community-led storytelling hub.Discover how Ad Gefrin is reshaping what we know about Northumbrian history, uncovering the hidden role of women in Anglo-Saxon society, and revitalising a region through architecture inspired by ancient traditions, deep-rooted cultural heritage, and a passionate family business.Whether you’re searching for insights on Anglo-Saxon history, whisky making, Northumberland tourism, heritage storytelling, or community engagement, this episode offers a powerful look at how the past can inspire a bold, creative future.Key Topics CoveredAd Gefrin: the fusion of Anglo-Saxon history and modern whisky distillingThe overlooked stories of women in early medieval historyHow a family brought a cultural landmark to lifeArchitecture inspired by Northumbrian heritageWhy storytelling is essential to uncovering hidden historiesCommunity engagement & seasonal traditionsSustainability and long-term impact in a family-run businessChapters00:00 Introduction to Ad Gefrin and Its Significance 07:09 Uncovering the Role of Women in Anglo-Saxon History 12:00 The Journey of Building Ad Gefrin 18:02 Creating a Community and Cultural Hub 18:31 Proudest Moment So Far 21:44 What Is Whisky? 23:28 About Corenkyn & Corengyst 27:48 The Christmas Goats 30:09 Future Aspirations and Hidden HistoriesVisit the Ad Gefrin Websitehttps://adgefrin.co.uk/Connect with Chris Ferguson on LinkedInhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/fergusonchristopherFind out more about your host Gill Hunterhttps://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-...Find out more about Square One Lawhttps://squareonelaw.com/Find out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy this onehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDSPZMM7Ag0&list=PLb5yiYFkUPu1BW7m6iKlz7wbwzvvCYDXz&index=18This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’.

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