Yesterday's London Times
Scavenging through the layers of London's delightfully peculiar history...
Podcasting since 2021 • 64 episodes
Yesterday's London Times
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Beyond Sherlock: A Deeper Dive into Scotland Yard
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 shi...
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Episode 63
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Deathly Dungeons: Tudors Haunt the Tower
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 h...
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Episode 62
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“Mr. Alucard, I Presume?” : Vampires in London
“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 Vi...
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Episode 61
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The Olympics and London: Historic Symbiosis
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, beginn...
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Episode 60
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Our Third Anniversary, and a Summer Romp
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 lis...
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Episode 59
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