In today’s episode we’re going further back than we’ve ever done before… all the way to the founding of London. Many know that London was initially established by the Romans, but did you know that they actually founded London TWICE! Explore this intricate story with us on today's episode of SideStreets. Visit our website: https://www.sidestreets.co.uk/ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=84135705
This episode explores two post-World War II housing estates built by the pioneering Modernist architects: Chamberlin Powell and Bon. The first is their small gem at Golden Lane; the second is more difficult to love, but we try: the Barbican. Visit our website: https://www.sidestreets.co.uk/ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=84135705
In this episode we explore three developments which are the results of Mr. George Peabody and his legacy, known by many as the first modern philanthropist... Visit our website: https://www.sidestreets.co.uk/ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=84135705
Meet Samuel Whitbread the First, one of London’s most innovative and most successful businesspeople. The monster he created on Chiswell Street was the most productive brewery in London in an age when beer-drinking was healthy, patriotic, and enormously popular. Visit our website: https://www.sidestreets.co.uk/ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=84135705
Gwyneth Paltrow was not the only woman to appear on the stage in Shakespeare’s time. Meet Mary Frith, the Roaring Girl, and some other edgy entertainers from the original Fringe. Visit our website: https://www.sidestreets.co.uk/ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=84135705