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Kate Stables Rediscovers Winchester's Ancient Roots
17 Sep
Summary
- Kate Stables explores Winchester's landscapes and history.
- She revisits St Catherine's Hill, reflecting on personal milestones.
- The journey includes learning about ancient settlements and protests.
Musician Kate Stables, known for her band This is the Kit, embarks on a personal journey back to her childhood city of Winchester. She revisits significant locations that have influenced her life and music, seeking to understand the area's deeper historical context.
Her exploration begins at St Catherine's Hill, a place imbued with personal memories, including kite-flying and her wedding celebration. Here, archaeologist David Ashby shares insights into the site's ancient Iron Age settlement and a past medieval chapel, revealing layers of history beneath the familiar landscape.
Continuing her exploration, Stables descends to the River Itchen to experience its chalk streams, then moves to Cowslip Field. There, she discovers the art of scything, finding a connection to ancient skills that evokes a sense of graceful movement.
Stables also reflects on the past environmental activism in the region. She meets with campaigner Chris Gillham to discuss the protests against the M3 motorway construction on Twyford Down, hearing firsthand accounts of the personal sacrifices made during that period.
The musician concludes her reflective tour atop Winchester Cathedral, taking in a final panoramic view of the city that shaped her.
