Ladies Who London

Latest Episodes:

Ep 42 - Waterloo - Necropolis Railway, London's death rail Jul 07, 2021

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One of London's most curious bits of history this week, as we talk about London's necrotrain - a train designed to transport London's dead, plus their mourners, out to a green leafy cemetery about 25 miles out of London. Was there really an option for coffins to travel in different classes? Emily is very worries about catering - were there sandwiches?! Find out all about it here.

Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal and Emily gets her sweaty hands on the wheel again for another chance to see where we will get to chat about next week.

Let us know what you think on Instagram, or on our websites.

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Email ladieswholondon@gmail.com

Websites www.guideemily.com and www.alexlacey.com/links where you can also book for our virtual and real life walking tours.

Thanks to Susie Riddell for our voiceover jingles www.susieriddell.com and our jinglemeister Ben Morales Frost, can be found on www.benfrostmusic.com

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Ep 41 - Clerkenwell - Prison explosion, a high risk plot Jun 29, 2021

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The goth guide lives up to her reputation today by picking a devastating explosion and jail break in Clerkenwell on this week's podcast. How do a white ball, a barrel full of dynamite, and a serial jail breaker all come together? Find out all the exciting details behind the 1867 Clerkenwell prison explosion!

Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal and Emily gets her sweaty hands on the wheel again for another chance to see where we will get to chat about next week.

Let us know what you think on Instagram, or on our websites.

Instagram @ladieswholondonpodcast

Email ladieswholondon@gmail.com

Websites www.guideemily.com and www.alexlacey.com/links where you can also book for our virtual and real life walking tours.

Thanks to Susie Riddell for our voiceover jingles www.susieriddell.com and our jinglemeister Ben Morales Frost, can be found on www.benfrostmusic.com

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Ep 40 - Clerkenwell - London's Secret Mail Rail, secret tunnels keeping the city running Jun 22, 2021

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We're going underground! Not to the famous London underground, oh no. We are going for one of London's secret tunnels which used to house the almost mythical postal rail system which transported mail across London under the busy streets. Did they really use to shoot people down through tunnels using a vacuum system? How long did this secret railway last? And what happens to old, unusable trains (spoiler - it'll break your heart!)

Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal and Emily gets her sweaty hands on the wheel again for another chance to see where we will get to chat about next week.

Let us know what you think on Instagram, or on our websites.

Instagram @ladieswholondonpodcast

Email ladieswholondon@gmail.com

Websites www.guideemily.com and www.alexlacey.com/links where you can also book for our virtual and real life walking tours.

Thanks to Susie Riddell for our voiceover jingles www.susieriddell.com and our jinglemeister Ben Morales Frost, can be found on www.benfrostmusic.com

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Ep 39 - Kensington - Beatrix Potter, a literary menagerie Jun 15, 2021

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Welcome to the animal special! Emily delves in to one of Alex's favourite childhood authors, Beatrix Potter, and tries not to ruin Peter Rabbit for everyone! We take a look at her life and loves, and try not to freak out about the demise of the family rabbit...

Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal and Emily gets her sweaty hands on the wheel again for another chance to see where we will get to chat about next week.

Let us know what you think on Instagram, or on our websites.

Instagram @ladieswholondonpodcast

Email ladieswholondon@gmail.com

Websites www.guideemily.com and www.alexlacey.com/links where you can also book for our virtual and real life walking tours.

Thanks to Susie Riddell for our voiceover jingles www.susieriddell.com and our jinglemeister Ben Morales Frost, can be found on www.benfrostmusic.com

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Ep 38 - Kensington - Isabella Lucy Bird, independent adventurer Jun 08, 2021

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We're trotting off around the world this week with another phenomenal woman, Isabella Lucy Bird, who Alex kinda loves. We find out how a spinal tumour led her to become a best selling travel writer, and what she got up to well into her 70s.

Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal and Emily gets her sweaty hands on the wheel again for another chance to see where we will get to chat about next week.

Let us know what you think on Instagram, or on our websites.

Instagram @ladieswholondonpodcast

Email ladieswholondon@gmail.com

Websites www.guideemily.com and www.alexlacey.com/links where you can also book for our virtual and real life walking tours.

Thanks to Susie Riddell for our voiceover jingles www.susieriddell.com and our jinglemeister Ben Morales Frost, can be found on www.benfrostmusic.com

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Ep 37 - Fleet Street - Dr Samuel Johnson, multifaceted man Jun 01, 2021

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Hello fopdoodles! This week we are taking a look at the original collector of unusual words, Dr Samuel Johnson, and his English dictionary. What common word did he leave out, whilst including a very random other word? And what particular ailment did he have that would have raised eyebrows? Emily is answering those questions and many more in this week's podcast.

Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal and Emily gets her sweaty hands on the wheel again for another chance to see where we will get to chat about next week.

Let us know what you think on Instagram, or on our websites.

Instagram @ladieswholondonpodcast

Email ladieswholondon@gmail.com

Websites www.guideemily.com and www.alexlacey.com/links where you can also book for our virtual and real life walking tours.

Thanks to Susie Riddell for our voiceover jingles www.susieriddell.com and our jinglemeister Ben Morales Frost, can be found on www.benfrostmusic.com

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Ep 36 - Whitechapel - Whitechapel Bell Foundry, London's famous bells May 25, 2021

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Ding ding, the bells the bells are calling. We are heading east this week to Whitechapel, home of the renowned Whitechapel Bell Foundry, where bells such as Big Ben and the Liberty Bell were forged. But the story of Big Ben's arrival is not as simple as you might imagine...

Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal and Emily gets her sweaty hands on the wheel again for another chance to see where we will get to chat about next week.

Let us know what you think on Instagram, or on our websites.

Instagram @ladieswholondonpodcast

Email ladieswholondon@gmail.com

Websites www.guideemily.com and www.alexlacey.com/links where you can also book for our virtual and real life walking tours.

Thanks to Susie Riddell for our voiceover jingles www.susieriddell.com and our jinglemeister Ben Morales Frost, can be found on www.benfrostmusic.com

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Ep 35 - Soho - Denmark Street, rock n roll history May 19, 2021

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Bash the cymbals and crash those drums, we are heading to Soho for a bit of rock music history. Denmark street is the centre of all the excitement, and we are going to take a look at what makes this street in London quite so special.

Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal and Emily gets her sweaty hands on the wheel again for another chance to see where we will get to chat about next week.

Let us know what you think on Instagram, or on our websites.

Instagram @ladieswholondonpodcast

Email ladieswholondon@gmail.com

Websites www.guideemily.com and www.alexlacey.com/links where you can also book for our virtual and real life walking tours.

Thanks to Susie Riddell for our voiceover jingles www.susieriddell.com and our jinglemeister Ben Morales Frost, can be found on www.benfrostmusic.com

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Ep 34 - Embankment - Somerset House & Waterloo Bridge, the ladies' bridge May 11, 2021

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Ladies, unite! Unite under a bridge and check out how dirty it is underneath. Because we are here for the ladies' input this week, as we take a look at Waterloo Bridge and find out if there is any truth to the often quoted rumour that this was built by women during WW2. We also take a look at the nearby impressive Somerset House and find out why it has a more interesting history than it might seem at first glance. Thanks to Rachel Pearson for the request of topic!

Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal and Emily gets her sweaty hands on the wheel again for another chance to see where we will get to chat about next week.

Let us know what you think on Instagram, or on our websites.

Instagram @ladieswholondonpodcast

Email ladieswholondon@gmail.com

Websites www.guideemily.com and www.alexlacey.com/links where you can also book for our virtual and real life walking tours.

Thanks to Susie Riddell for our voiceover jingles www.susieriddell.com and our jinglemeister Ben Morales Frost, can be found on www.benfrostmusic.com

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Ep 33 - Lambeth - Charlie Chaplin, icon and risk taker May 05, 2021

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This week's podcast is acted out entirely in mime as we talk about Charlie Chaplin, who lived for some of his life in Lambeth. We take a look at his life, loves and career, plus we find out why he got banned from America, and the strange story of what happened to his body after he died.

Plus we find out who won the Podcast Pedestal and Emily gets her sweaty hands on the wheel again for another chance to see where we will get to chat about next week.

Let us know what you think on Instagram, or on our websites.

Instagram @ladieswholondonpodcast

Email ladieswholondon@gmail.com

Websites www.guideemily.com and www.alexlacey.com/links where you can also book for our virtual and real life walking tours.

Thanks to Susie Riddell for our voiceover jingles www.susieriddell.com and our jinglemeister Ben Morales Frost, can be found on www.benfrostmusic.com

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