A Midsomer Murders Tour through the history of England and Midsomer. Nostalgia plays a big part in our beloved English crime series – and so does history.
Hi, I’m Petra, your Midsomer historian, proud member of the Midsomer Murders Society and a Midsomer Murders fan like you. >> About Me <<

Come with me on a historical tour of Midsomer County and all the nostalgic elements that make this show so special: the idyll, the countryside, the hamlets…

(Please note: This is an unofficial fan site. I am not affiliated with Bentley Productions, ITV or any of the actors.)

 

„History in Midsomer Murders is woven into the very warp and woof of England’s history.“

Honoria Lyddiard didn’t say it quite like that in Written in Blood – but she certainly would have. And she would have been thoroughly right.

 

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Coming to the stage: Midsomer Murders – The Killings at Badger’s Drift

For the first time, Midsomer’s most infamous village comes to life on stage. The world premiere of this theatrical adaptation embarks on a UK tour from October 2025 to April 2026. Daniel Casey now stars as Inspector Barnaby. For dates and tickets, visit midsomeronstage.com. 

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New Out Now

Sabine Schreiner’s new Location Guide Midsomer Murders, 2025 newly published in revised and updated form. You can order it here for £15 -> Shop.

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On this blog, you’ll find:

1. Article on the history of Midsomer County, including the chronology of Midsomer County – sorted by year or by episode

2. Chapters exploring references to English history in Midsomer Murders – from the landscape painter Henry Hogson and his works to Ellis Bell’s The House of Satan, and many more.
→ For an overview, click here – or use the menu tab “History in MM” to browse by historical period or series, depending on whether you’re tracing an event or watching an episode that references the past

3. Film Locations of Midsomer Murders, with a focus on their real-world histories. (Not yet complete, more locations to follow.)

The Sitemap gives you a full overview of all published pages and posts.

 

 

You can also hear me in the superfan quiz on the official Midsomer Murders Mayhem podcast in episode 6: “Murder on St Malley’s Day”, episode 13: “The Ballad of Midsomer County”, and episode 15: “The Dark Rider”.