This week, N Quentin Woolf follows in the footsteps Dickens, Ruskin and Tennyson as he visits the home of Thomas and Jane Carlyle in Chelsea. He meets custodian, Lin Skippings, who actually lives in the home of the renowned 19th century social commentators. She shows him around the building, noting quite how much has changed in the area since the couple lived there - not least how salubrious the area has become. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 21, 2015•48 min
This week, N Quentin Woolf meets political activist and Levellers expert John Rees, to discuss the rise and fall of this 17th century political movement, and what their legacy is in London and the rest of the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2015•41 min
The life and times of the UK’s smallest cetacean in our busiest waterway. N Quentin Woolf goes to Ipswich to get a tour of the research vessel Song of the Whale, and learn more about our cetacean friends, the Harbour Porpoises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 07, 2015•47 min
The word Bedlam conjures up thoughts of an 'asylum' and all sorts of negative connotations around the way people with mental illness were treated in the past. Today the situation couldn't be more different: the Bethlem Royal Hospital in Beckenham is a specialist in mental health matters, and home to a fascinating museum about the subject. N Quentin Woolf takes us on a tour of the new museum and hears about the history of the institution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Feb 21, 2015•41 min
Be honest with yourself - exactly how much do you know about Art Deco? You may be able to identify the style, but can you be more specific than that?This week, N Quentin Woolf goes to Bloomsbury to meet tour guide Yannick Pucci, who explains more about the style, and gives a tour of the wonderful Tavistock Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2015•41 min
N Quentin Woolf is joined by Dr Simon Chaplin, director of culture and society at the Wellcome Trust, where the renowned library has been refurbished and transformed into a place not just for serious science but furthering the trust's mission of engaging the public. In his former role as Head of the Wellcome Library, Simon oversaw the physical and digital transformation of this great medical history resource into one of the world's most innovative libraries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Feb 07, 2015•43 min
This week N Quentin Woolf is at Westminster Hall - the historic heart of the British parliament. He hears from Caroline Shenton, author of The Day Parliament Burnt Down, about the incredible moment in 1834 when the houses of parliament were destroyed by fire, leading to the building of the iconic Victorian gothic structures known worldwide. Westminster Hall itself was only saved by heroic firefighting efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 30, 2015•42 min
What's the latest in London's cocktail scene? How old fashioned is an Old Fashioned? N Quentin Woolf heads up high to Aqua Shard to meet head of bars Miles Donneky and cocktail writer Janan Jay and hear about what the current trends and why London leads the world in this community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2015•45 min
This week, N Quentin Woolfe meets Sheyi Bankale, editor of Next Level magazine, which highlights photography as a form of fine art. The two discuss what identifies London's photographic scene and the forthcoming Hackney edition of the magazine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2015•44 min
A listen back at the last 12 months of our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 02, 2015•54 min
Discussing our favourite Londonist stories from 2014. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 26, 2014•1 hr 10 min
The first Chinatown and the original Olympic village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2014•47 min
Are chefs the new DJs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2014•55 min
You thought the Suffragettes were long gone? Think again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 05, 2014•44 min
Shooting the breeze with a pageant master. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2014•43 min
N Quentin Woolf with mind maps, cycling, news and views. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2014•52 min
An edible playground in Streatham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 14, 2014•48 min
Panoramas of the Thames' past and present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 07, 2014•47 min
Real ale on heritage rail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2014•53 min
The history and culture of Hackney, with N Quentin Woolf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2014•1 hr
Londonist is 10 years old - here's the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2014•51 min
The power of libraries and left-wing politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 03, 2014•54 min
A peek inside Goldfinger's flat at Balfron Tower. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2014•43 min
A nostalgic amble through Stratford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2014•1 hr 5 min
A journey into London's nooks and crannies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2014•56 min
Ever heard of a dwarf elephant? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 05, 2014•56 min
2 for 1 on tickets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 05, 2014•21 min
How does London handle its old paperwork? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 22, 2014•1 hr 6 min
One man and his giant ball of tights, with N Quentin Woolf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 15, 2014•1 hr 7 min
This week's broadcast comes from Feast food festival in Tobacco Dock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 07, 2014•45 min
