This episode idea came from the @victorianparade and has a look at the incredible 1851 Great Exposition and the amazing work of Joseph Paxton in making the Crystal Palace
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Category Archives: Places
029 – At His Majesty’s Pleasure
Newgate Prison has been an institution since the 13th century, so it should come as no surprise that it has been a leading light in rehabilitation of criminals. No, just kidding, the place was a living nightmare. Listen to how it treated people and I look at some of the more famous 19th century inmates
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020 – Where’s my Uber?
This week I take a look at how you would get about in the biggest city in the world. Carriages, trains and ferries oh my!
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014 – The richest city on Earth
It’s kind of a Part Two (but not really) where this week I have a look at one of what I think is the pivotal factors in the success of Queen Victoria’s Kingdom throughout the 19th century.
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007 – For whom the bell tolls
This episode looks at one of the icons of the London skyline. So we’re topping the tower and looking at good ol’ Big Ben!
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Episode Four – Absolute Bedlam
This week I look at St Bethlem Hospital. Meant to be a shining light of aid to those with mental health issues its nickname became synonymous with anarchy, insanity and deprivation. Bedlam.
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