This week, we\u2019re travelling back to the 13th century and the turbulent reign of King John to discover how a rebellion, a war in France and two sieges of Dover Castle in Kent each played their part in the king\u2019s eventual demise.\n\nJoining us to unpick the complex plot is senior properties historian Paul Pattison, who reveals the events leading up to the sieges of Dover Castle, their role in preserving English rule and the evidence that can still be seen today.\n\nTo discover more about the history of Dover Castle or to plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/dover\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices