Ladies Who London

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Ep 141 - Colonel Blood, professional traitor! Jun 07, 2023

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What do you do if you first and second treasonous plots are foiled? No matter - go for a third, but this time, make it a doozy.

We're back on a treasonous footing this week - it's a theme! We are heading to the Tower of London to find out about one of the most audacious plots in English history - Colonel Blood's attempt to steal the crown jewels from one of the most highly guarded and secure places in the world. No biggie. We find out why Blood is not to be trusted at any time, and how sheer coincidence took a hold in this plot, plus how on earth are you going to convince the King not to punish you? Find out on this week's episode.

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Ep 140 - Cato Street Conspiracy - treason and terror May 30, 2023

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In a small hayloft in Marylebone, a daring plot was formed. This plot was so audacious and terrifying that it could never really happen. Could it?

Against a backdrop of feverish political unrest and suppression of radical thought in 1820, a group of men intent on reform decide to take matters into their own hands. What they are planning to do is unthinkable, but - to them - necessary. The idea - murder the entire Cabinet and tip the country into revolution. Is fate on their side? How are they going to achieve their aim? Join us this week to talk about the Cato Street Conspiracy.

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Ep 139 - Robert Hooke, a problematic polymath May 24, 2023

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It's Fiona's week to chat about one of her guide crushes, the polymath Robert Hooke. Is he everything he is cracked up to be? Or is there trouble afoot? We delve into one of the lesser known contemporaries of Christopher Wren, and find out why he is overlooked more often than not. Why does he not get the headlines that Wren does? And why do we need to proceed with caution on his story? Find out in this week's episode.

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Ep 138 - Downfall of a Queen - the end of Anne Boleyn May 16, 2023

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Mid-may sees the anniversary of the downfall one of the most famous queens of England - Anne Boleyn. 2nd wife to Henry VIII, the story of her fall from grace is as shocking now as then. Accompanied by our guest Phillippa from British History Tours, we take a look at the details of this tragic execution - the speed at which it happened, the machinations and pre-judgement, and what may and may not be true from the story of her end. Join us to find out more.

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Ep 137 - Making Merry Music - London's music history May 09, 2023

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We're joined this week by the lovely Adam Scott-Goulding, otherwise known as the Music Man for a romp around London's musical legacies. From the rock n roll of Soho to the classical Kensington, Adam joins us to talk a bit about why London is such a hub for music.

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Ep 136 - Demystifying the coronation - pomp and ceremony and what it means May 05, 2023

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Oooh, it's an epic one this week, gang. Get comfy, go on a longer walk than usual, hydrate - we are going to get through it together! We are barrelling towards the coronation, so Fiona and Alex are taking the opportunity to demystify it for you. What do all the robes and bits and pieces mean? Who is doing what and why? Take a listen, and then use it to impress your friends and family on the day!

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Ep 135 - Royal Bling - inside the secret treasure chest Apr 26, 2023

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Let's prise open the lid on the royal treasure chest for the first of our coronation specials, with guest Viv Haxby, making her bling predictions! Viv is our resident royal watcher, and she avidly follows the private jewels, their meaning and when they are worn and by whom. This week she will talk us through her predictions on who will wear what and why, ahead of the coronation in about 10 days time. Why will some pieces be rejected, and others changed? Is this really the reduse reuse recycle coronation?!

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Ep 134 - Amy Johnson, Queen of the Air Apr 19, 2023

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It's up, up and away this week with one of aviation's most famous pioneers, the record breaking Amy Johnson. Her death is shrouded in mystery but her legacy is impressive and enduring. Travel with us from Hull to Cricklewood, then on to Australia, Moscow and the south coast of England as we trace the footsteps of Amy Johnson. Along the way we will meet her great love, Jason, as well as her husband Jim (!) and we will wave a fond goodbye to her over the seas of Kent. Come and discover this fascinating woman.

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Ep 133 - Moll Cutpurse or Mary Frith - Whipster, wild woman and one-of-a-kind Apr 11, 2023

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It's the 17thC, and rogues and thieves are rife in London. None as famed or as intriguing as Moll Cutpurse, a legend among women for her law-breaking ways, scandalous pursuits, and unique character.

From a young life of crime, Moll quickly became the stuff of legends. It is almost as though she herself could never live up to the many and varied stories about her - from dressing in men's clothes and smoking a pipe, to appearing on stage full of swear words and lascivious chat, to being a 'fence' and a business owner who teetered on the edge of the law. Moll - or Mary - is one of those rare characters who will stay in your mind as a true one-of-a-kind, and her story is a fantastic one.

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Ep 132 The Big City, with Guests Liz Scott and David Hepher Apr 04, 2023

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Art galore today as Fiona ( going solo, eek!) chats to Liz Scott, curator of the Big City Exhibition at the Guildhall Art Gallery, and, featured artist, David Hepher.

The good folk at the gallery have had a rummage and put some of their biggest works on display in this fabulous exhibition devoted to large depictions of London and Londoners. Be they the grand guests of Queen Elizabeth's coronation lunch, or the person crossing the road near the Barbican. Or perhaps they live, just out of sight, behind the windows of one of David Hepher's mighty tower blocks.

Plus we discover what it's like to run a gallery with an ancient monument in the basement.

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