Yesterday's London Times

Jan 10 2025 65 ep. 72 mins 27

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Scavenging through the layers of London's delightfully peculiar history...

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Knitted Together: Crafting in London and Beyond

Jan 10 2025 74 mins

We begin this episode by thinking about the work of people's hands. We wonder about the connections between knitting and history, trade, the industrial revolution, social connection, activism, and new interpretations.Along the way, we’ll:visit Tudor England, when the wool trade was at its economic core and resulted in some pretty intense legislation for common citizens,check in o

Beyond Sherlock: A Deeper Dive into Scotland Yard

Dec 13 2024 76 mins

In this episode, we journey through the fascinating and often surprising history of Scotland Yard, the iconic home of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). Inspired by last week’s episode about the haunting tales of the Tower of London, we shift focus to uncover the evolution of law enforcement in London. From the chaotic days of watchmen during the 18th century gin craze to the

Deathly Dungeons: Tudors Haunt the Tower

Oct 18 2024 57 mins

The Tower of London has watched over the city for nearly a millennium. If you are a priceless Jewel, the Tower is your protector. To countless of the city’s accused, a captor.Royals, regals, religious, and rogues. The Tower has seen them all.Many have been famous, and many more have been lost to history.Holding in all of these secrets is a challenge for the Tower, and, late at ni

“Mr. Alucard, I Presume?” : Vampires in London

Sep 27 2024 59 mins

“And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how we deal with vampires in old London Town,’. - Ben Aaronovitch in Rivers of LondonWe start this episode in the London neighborhood of Highgate. It’s famous cemetery, exuding Victorian design and extravagance, is the setting for our first story, about a potential paranormal experience and the long term metaphysical feud that resulted.We�

The Olympics and London: Historic Symbiosis

Sep 13 2024 91 mins

Until very recently, only London held the distinction of hosting the Summer Olympics three times, more than any other city in the world. The Games in London have been pivotal, memorable, and marked by very significant historical context, beginning with the early 20th-century growth of the modern Olympics in 1908, to the intense symbolism of post-war recovery in 1948, and finally th

Our Third Anniversary, and a Summer Romp

Aug 09 2024 59 mins

In this episode, Jen and Mares take a moment to reflect on their journey as podcasters, and take a look back at episodes in their catalogue that both examine and celebrate London over time during the hottest months of the year. For both new listeners and veterans of the community alike, there’s something for everyone this summer in the city. We will highlight:virtual walking tour

In and Out of Luck in London: Three Stops, Three Stories

Jun 21 2024 65 mins

Mares and Jen have enjoyed playing a game of luck called “Underground Roulette.” The game is easy to play. Just select a tube stop at random, keep a curious mind, and hit the streets! It’s an engaging way to get a sense of place and all that the city offers. But, what if we could add the dimension of time, seeing not only the neighborhood as it is, but as it was?In this episo

A Wild World: Underground Life

May 31 2024 75 mins

Wildlife on the Tube: it’s not just on the Northern Line at night. It’s everywhere. Throughout the Underground, flora and fauna show up intentionally - and unintentionally - in the most surprising places. In this episode, we will:explore the gardens maintained voluntarily by TfL employees discuss the history of the London Underground In Bloom competitionlearn about a subspecies

Hiding in City Centre: The Cheapside Hoard

May 03 2024 57 mins

“Is it worth anything to you, guv’nor?”It’s boots on the street in city centre as we pinball through time … from the 1600s, to 1912, to current day. We’ll think and wonder about how unknown treasures might exist even in the heart of an urban area.Along the way we’ll …park ourselves in Cheapside, and learn of its history,shine a light on the work of a group of navvie

Delight and Surprise: Super Fans of the London Underground

Mar 08 2024 69 mins

Providing up to 5 million passenger journeys a day, the London Underground is integral to the city's infrastructure. It's impossible to imagine how the city would function without it.But why would something built for purpose become a source of admiration and entertainment? A Transport for London style guide provides powerful evidence: "Every Underground station should include at le