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Wurde der bekannte Kinderreim „The Muffin Man“ wirklich gedichtet, um Kinder vor einem gefährlichen Serienmörder zu warnen, der sie mit seinen Backwaren in den Tod lockt? Hat im 16. Jahrhundert wirklich ein Mörder namens Frederick Thomas Lynwood sein Unwesen in der Londoner Drury Lane getrieben? Kommt mit Katharina und Nina auf eine Reise in die Untiefen des Internets und findet heraus was dran ist, an dieser schrecklichen Geschichte. // Die Besprechung des Falles startet bei 5.40 Min. // // Quellen & Shownotes // - Anonymus; Life High & Low; London 1818; https://books.google.de/books?id=matYAAAAcAAJ&printsec=frontcover&hl=de&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false - Uncyclopedia; The Muffin Man; https://en.uncyclopedia.co/wiki/The_Muffin_Man - Dapcevich, M.; Was „Muffin Man“ Song a Warning to Kids about 16th Century Serial Killer?; Artikel auf Snopes vom 12. Januar 2023; https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/muffin-man-song-serial-killer/ - The Londonist; Who Was The Muffin Man That Lived On Drury Lane?; Beitrag vom 30. Januar 2024; https://londonist.com/london/history/muffin-man - BSHistorian; The Muffin Man?, Blogpost vom 12. Februar 2021; https://bshistorian.wordpress.com/2021/02/12/the-muffin-man/ - London Dark Tourist; The Muffin Man Murders: Death in Drury Lane?; Beitrag vom 1. Dezember 2023; https://londondarktourist.com/the-muffin-man/ - Opie; I. & P.; The Singing Game; Oxford 1985 - Twisted Roots: A Genealogist's True Crime Podcast; The Muffin Man Debunked!; Episode vom 7. April 2024; https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-muffin-man-debunked/id1741834780?i=1000661142845 // Folgt uns auf Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/frueher.war.mehr.verbrechen/?hl=de // Karte mit allen „Früher war mehr Verbrechen“-Tatorten // https://bit.ly/2FFyWF6 // Mail //: https://linktr.ee/fwmv // Kaffeekasse //: https://ko-fi.com/fwmvpodcast GEMAfreie Musik von https://audiohub.de

Join Matt Brown and I as we discuss London and Londonist, lots of maps, the River Fleet, hidden waterways and street names plus much more. The transcript is available on Substack together with a second short interview about the John Rocque map of 1746. journeysintogenealogy.substack.com

On 10th December, 1907, angry medical students and animal rights activists were clashing over a controversial bronze statue of a brown terrier who had been dissected at University College London in 1903, revealing violations of animal experimentation regulations. The ‘brown dog' case fuelled the anti-vivisection movement, kickstarting a fundraising appeal that culminated in the erection of a memorial in Battersea - chosen as the statue's location because of its association with the famous dog home - and, ultimately, some of the worst rioting ever seen in London… In this episode, The Retrospectors consider why this seemingly innocuous drinking fountain required round-the-clock police protection; explain why there was a link between feminism and animal rights campaigners; and reveal the considerably less controversial statue that still stands in Battersea Park... Further Reading: • ‘The Statue Of A Dog That Caused Riots' (Londonist, 2016): https://londonist.com/2016/09/the-dog-statue-that-cause-riots • ‘How the cruel death of a little stray dog led to riots in 1900s Britain' (The Guardian, 2021): https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/sep/12/how-the-cruel-death-of-a-little-stray-dog-led-to-riots-in-1900s-britain • ‘The history of the anti-vivisection movement' (NewsTalk, 2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3KTsi61tok This episode first premiered in 2023, for members of

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 17, 2024 is: fugacious • fyoo-GAY-shus • adjective Fugacious is a formal word that describes something that lasts only a short time. // The rock band's early success proved fugacious; within two years its members had moved on to other careers. // Savor the enduring pleasures of life as intensely as the fugacious ones. See the entry > Examples: “The Handel & Hendrix [House], on 23 and 25 Brook Street in central London, reopens 18 May.... The 18th century German composer George Frideric Handel called number 25 home for some 36 years, up until his death in 1759. Here, he manufactured hits like coronation/Champions League belter Zadok the Priest, and the Music for the Royal Fireworks with such voraciousness, his manuscripts were often bespattered with food and beer stains. Perhaps you'd equate such sloppiness with Jimi Hendrix; his tenancy in a flat at 23 Brook Street was altogether fugacious; he was only here from 1968-9—though in that time, used it for countless interviews, jam sessions—and referred to it as the only place he ever lived that felt like home.” — Will Noble, The Londonist, 18 May 2023 Did you know? The word fugacious is too rare and unusual to qualify as vanilla, but the vanilla plant itself can be useful for recalling its meaning. Fugacious (which comes from Latin fugax, meaning “swift, fleeting,” and ultimately from fugere, “to run away”) describes the ephemeral—that is, those things in life that last only a brief time before fleeing or fading away. The word is often used to describe immaterial things, such as emotions, but botanists like to apply the word to plant parts (such as seeds, fruits, petals, and leaflets) that are quickly shed or dropped. Vanilla plants, for example, are said to have fugacious blossoms, as their flowers last only a single day during the blooming season. You may remember this the next time you're baking with vanilla, and perhaps wishing that its rich, fugacious aroma would linger just a little bit longer.

In this episode of Danny Hurst´s Unusual Histories Bridge Series, he reaches Battersea Bridge. A bridge that many argue is located in the wrong place, to the point where Londonist.com describes it as – “The equivalent of a zebra crossing on a hairpin bend.” A lot of river users crash into it.  Danny explains how it ended up being built there and shares its connection between the sewage system, Princess Diana's family, a whale, Richard III and why the bridge is considered unlucky. If you can´t get enough of these podcasts, head to https://www.patreon.com/DannyHurst to access my exclusive, member-only, fun-filled and fact-packed history-related videos. KEY TAKEAWAYS It is London´s narrowest road bridge and has claimed the lives of many cyclists. It was the 1st bridge to be lit at night. After one accident only the tram lines were left holding the bridge together. The only medieval city merchant´s house is located nearby. BEST MOMENTS “Despite the accidents and casualties, this bridge was something of a muse to several artists.” “Calls for its demolition were loud.” “Cycling across it is not advised.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://londonist.com/2015/07/battersea-bridge-125-years-of-collisions HOST BIO Historian, performer, and mentor Danny Hurst has been engaging audiences for many years, whether as a lecturer, stand-up comic or intervention teacher with young offenders and excluded secondary students. Having worked with some of the most difficult people in the UK, he is a natural storyteller and entertainer, whilst purveying the most fascinating information that you didn't know you didn't know. A writer and host of pub quizzes across London, he has travelled extensively and speaks several languages. He has been a consultant for exhibitions at the Imperial War Museum and Natural History Museum in London as well as presenting accelerated learning seminars across the UK. With a wide range of knowledge ranging from motor mechanics to opera to breeding carnivorous plants, he believes learning is the most effective when it's fun. Uniquely delivered, this is history without the boring bits, told the way only Danny Hurst can. CONTACT AND SOCIALS https://instagram.com/dannyjhurstfacebook.com/danny.hurst.9638 https://twitter.com/dannyhurst  https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-hurst-19574720 Podcast Description "History is a nightmare from which I am trying to awake." James Joyce. That was me at school as well. Ironically, I ended up becoming a historian. The Unusual Histories podcast is all about the history you don't learn at school, nor indeed anywhere else. Discover things that you didn't know that you didn't know, fascinating historical luminaries and their vices and addictions, and the other numerous sides of every story. Danny continues his Unusual Histories podcast with the Bridge Series, remaining in London travelling east to west to look at the bridges which span the Thames. He looks at their design, construction, and history, along with the history of the areas in which they're located on both sides of the river. This series kicks off with an exclusive interview with Dirk Bennett of the City Bridge Foundation, the organisation which looks after London's bridges. Tower Bridge is marking its 130th anniversary this month and Dirk talks to Danny about the history of the bridge as well as the new exhibition that is opening for it. If you love history; or indeed if you hate history, this is the podcast for you…

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The undisputed viral hit of Christmas 1852 was the country dance ‘Pop Goes The Weasel', still taught to children today. On 13th December, 1852, the craze was seen at a party in Ipswich, where it was declared “one of the most mirth-inspiring dances which can ever be well imagined”. The song was performed at the Palace and taught to the gentry but, within a few years, had gained a reputation as an irritating earworm beloved by the poor and illiterate. How did this plummet from posh society come about? And to what do its famous lyrics, ‘half a pound of tuppeny rice / half a bag of treacle' actually refer? In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly attempt to unpick the song's meaning; discover what Humpty Dumpty was doing atop his famous wall; and reveal how The Eagle on City Road still cashes in on their nursery rhyme celebrity…  Further Reading: • ‘London Has A Pub From A Nursery Rhyme' (Londonist, 2022): https://londonist.com/london/food-and-drink/london-has-a-pub-from-a-nursery-rhyme • ‘Pop Goes the Weasel - The Secret Meanings of Nursery Rhymes, By Albert Jack' (Penguin, 2010): https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Pop_Goes_the_Weasel/BoidGaGcDPwC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=pop+goes+the+weasel&printsec=frontcover • ‘Pop! Goes The Weasel | Rhymes in Time' (The Museum of London, 2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUbP7d2j6SQ Love the show? Join

Looking for some unusual attractions in London, England? Look no further.In this episode, we're talking to local expert Will Noble, features editor for Londonist.As well as writing and editing articles for Londonist, Will has also written for the likes of CNN Travel and The Independent. He loves exploring all corners of the capital, but especially its pubs, comedy scene and his hometown of Croydon.In this episode you'll find out…Which famous singers donated their faeces to a London museumWhy one London church is periodically crammed with clownsWhat deep-fried bull testicles and a raw-egg cocktail have in common…and so much more.You'll find all Will's recommendations up on our website: www.strangeoldworld.com(LINKS DON'T WORK ON YOUR PODCAST PLATFORM? THEY'RE ALL AT WWW.STRANGEOLDWORLD.COM TOO)Follow Will on x.com/willrnoble or check out his latest articles at www.londonist.comHere are the two Londonist articles we mentioned on the pod:Brewery Taprooms In London: A List Of Every Single One Of 'EmA Chance to Visit the 'Roman' Bath In Strand LaneFollow Joe on X or Instagram or get in touch at info@juniorproductions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tänase saate külaline Daisi Kuuse räägib Suurbritanniast: peaasjalikult Walesi pealinnast Cardiffist ja Londonist. Daisi armastus Suurbritannia vastu algas juba pikka aega tagasi, kui ta mingi perioodi Cardiffis elas. Alates sellest on ta püüdnud käia iga aasta sealmail – kui vahepeal oma lemmikriiki külastada ei saanud, hakkas ta seda unes nägema. Walesi puhul meeldib talle inimeste tähelepanelikkus ja hoolimine. Samas Londonis pole kohalikel sellisteks asjadeks aegagi... Sellegipoolest plaanis Daisi kolida päriseks just Londonisse, sest soovis suuremat väljakutses kui Cardiffis elamine. Saates selgitab külaline, miks plaan siiski katki jäi. Episoodis tuleb juttu veel sellest, kui keeruline on saada ilma piimata teed, miks on okei Walesis teiste autot kriipida, draakonitest, prügimägedest tänaval... Daisi annab ka nõu, milliseid mitteturistikaid kohti Londonis külastada. Vestlust juhib Liina Metsküla.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: How tall is the Shard, really?, published by philh on June 23, 2023 on LessWrong. According to Wikipedia, the Shard (the tallest building in the UK) stands "309.6 meters (1,016 feet) high". I put this in my Anki deck as "Height of the Shard / 310m", but I was saying "height" to mean "tallness" (because I don't much like that word) and I had assumed Wikipedia was using it the same way. So I thought the Shard was 310 m tall. But according to Bron Maher in Londonist, most sources put the building's tallness - that is, its length base-to-tip - at about 306 metres. The last three metres come from the height of the ground on which the Shard is built. So while its height is indeed 309 metres above sea level, the Shard is only 306 metres tall. Is that so? I was curious enough to investigate1, but it turns out I don't really know how to. (Also: Maher says the Shard is 306 m, not 309 m, not "not 310 m". And he gets 309 from Wikipedia, quoting it on the list of highest points in London, which talks about "the 309 m (1,014 ft) tall Shard". Where did those extra 60 cm go? The article on the Shard itself also has that number, in the "records" section near the bottom, but the infobox on the right has 309.6/1,016. So is it 306 m, 309 m, or 309.6 m?) The boring investigation The first thing to do2 is to look at Wikipedia's sources. It doesn't have one on the list of highest points, and it doesn't have one in the "records" section. The infobox does have a source for the height, which is on skyscraperpage.com. It lists the spire at 1,016 ft or 309.7 m, yet another number! There are various drawings, all giving the roof at 304.2 m and the spire at 309.7 m. (1,016 ft is 309.68 m, but 309.6 m is 1015.75 ft and 309.7 m is 1,016.08 ft. So if you convert 309.6 m to feet and back to meters, you could get 309.7 m. But wikipedia shouldn't be taking 309.6 m from that page.) Skyscraperpage lists the source for the height as http://www.the-shard.com, and the about page on that site says: "How tall is The Shard? The Shard is 309.6 metres, or 1,016 feet, high and is Western Europe's tallest building." You'd certainly expect the Shard's official webpage to be right about this, but also it says "high" not "tall" so it could be a misdirect. Next3, does Maher have any sources? For 306 m tallness he just says "most sources" give that figure. For 3 m above sea level, I think that comes from its height at the top. He quotes someone at Ordnance Survey saying the top of the Shard is 308.9 m above sea level, which gives around 3 m for the base. Most of my research was just googling things. Search terms included "how tall is the shard", "height above sea level of the shard", "the shard architectural drawings", "uk contour lines" and "ctbuh the shard" (inspired by one of the earlier results). Here are some of the things I found. The London Pass: "The Shard is 306 metres tall, however if you measure all the way up to the tip, it's 310 metres". I don't know what point below the tip it's talking about. It could be roof versus spire, but the skyscraperpage drawings give a different roof height. The Skyscraper Center: height ("measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance") is "306 m / 1,004 ft", both "to tip" and "architectural". (The difference being things like flagpoles and antennae, which the Shard doesn't have. The highest occupied floor is "244.3 m / 802 ft".) Seems like the kind of site that knows what it's talking about. Doesn't cite sources, but the drawing they have is labeled a CTBUH drawing, and that also sounds like the kind of organization that knows what it's talking about, giving me a new google search term. SkyscraperCity: says both "309m" and "310m" with no apparent shame. But also, that link points to page 833 of 1385 of a discussion thread4, and at this partic...

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: How tall is the Shard, really?, published by philh on June 23, 2023 on LessWrong. According to Wikipedia, the Shard (the tallest building in the UK) stands "309.6 meters (1,016 feet) high". I put this in my Anki deck as "Height of the Shard / 310m", but I was saying "height" to mean "tallness" (because I don't much like that word) and I had assumed Wikipedia was using it the same way. So I thought the Shard was 310 m tall. But according to Bron Maher in Londonist, most sources put the building's tallness - that is, its length base-to-tip - at about 306 metres. The last three metres come from the height of the ground on which the Shard is built. So while its height is indeed 309 metres above sea level, the Shard is only 306 metres tall. Is that so? I was curious enough to investigate1, but it turns out I don't really know how to. (Also: Maher says the Shard is 306 m, not 309 m, not "not 310 m". And he gets 309 from Wikipedia, quoting it on the list of highest points in London, which talks about "the 309 m (1,014 ft) tall Shard". Where did those extra 60 cm go? The article on the Shard itself also has that number, in the "records" section near the bottom, but the infobox on the right has 309.6/1,016. So is it 306 m, 309 m, or 309.6 m?) The boring investigation The first thing to do2 is to look at Wikipedia's sources. It doesn't have one on the list of highest points, and it doesn't have one in the "records" section. The infobox does have a source for the height, which is on skyscraperpage.com. It lists the spire at 1,016 ft or 309.7 m, yet another number! There are various drawings, all giving the roof at 304.2 m and the spire at 309.7 m. (1,016 ft is 309.68 m, but 309.6 m is 1015.75 ft and 309.7 m is 1,016.08 ft. So if you convert 309.6 m to feet and back to meters, you could get 309.7 m. But wikipedia shouldn't be taking 309.6 m from that page.) Skyscraperpage lists the source for the height as http://www.the-shard.com, and the about page on that site says: "How tall is The Shard? The Shard is 309.6 metres, or 1,016 feet, high and is Western Europe's tallest building." You'd certainly expect the Shard's official webpage to be right about this, but also it says "high" not "tall" so it could be a misdirect. Next3, does Maher have any sources? For 306 m tallness he just says "most sources" give that figure. For 3 m above sea level, I think that comes from its height at the top. He quotes someone at Ordnance Survey saying the top of the Shard is 308.9 m above sea level, which gives around 3 m for the base. Most of my research was just googling things. Search terms included "how tall is the shard", "height above sea level of the shard", "the shard architectural drawings", "uk contour lines" and "ctbuh the shard" (inspired by one of the earlier results). Here are some of the things I found. The London Pass: "The Shard is 306 metres tall, however if you measure all the way up to the tip, it's 310 metres". I don't know what point below the tip it's talking about. It could be roof versus spire, but the skyscraperpage drawings give a different roof height. The Skyscraper Center: height ("measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance") is "306 m / 1,004 ft", both "to tip" and "architectural". (The difference being things like flagpoles and antennae, which the Shard doesn't have. The highest occupied floor is "244.3 m / 802 ft".) Seems like the kind of site that knows what it's talking about. Doesn't cite sources, but the drawing they have is labeled a CTBUH drawing, and that also sounds like the kind of organization that knows what it's talking about, giving me a new google search term. SkyscraperCity: says both "309m" and "310m" with no apparent shame. But also, that link points to page 833 of 1385 of a discussion thread4, and at this partic...

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Matt, the Editor-at-Large of Londonist, is probably the most London-obsessed person in the world, reaching parts of the capital others can't reach. In the cause of exploring London, he has waded along the buried River Fleet, spent the night in a haunted plague pit, caught a lung infection by climbing Soho's tallest steeple, and walked along the tracks beneath Leicester Square at 2am. Matt has lived in Blackheath, Borough, Greenwich, Weybridge, West Hampstead, Fortune Green and Chalk Farm. Thanks to the capital's obscene property prices, he's since gone into exile in what he optimistically refers to as “The Future London Borough of Elstree and Borehamwood.” Matt is the author of 12 books, including London Night and Day (2015), Everything You Know About London Is Wrong (2016), and the bestselling/award-winning Atlas of Imagined Places (2021).

In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Tabish Khan (@londonartcritic)Tabish Khan is an art critic specialising in London's art scene and he believes passionately in making art accessible to everyone. He visits and writes about hundreds of exhibitions a year covering everything from the major blockbusters to the emerging art scene.Tabish has been visual arts editor for Londonist since 2013. Contributions include reviews, previews, news, experiences and opinion pieces.He is also a regular contributor for FAD with a weekly top exhibitions to see in London and a column called 'What's wrong with art'.Tabish is a trustee of ArtCan, a non-profit arts organisation that supports artists through profile raising activities and exhibitionsHe is available for interviews, radio and television appearances, to comment on exhibitions and the latest art news.While art is Tabish's primary focus, he has written about film, theatre, food and many other experiences in London.For more information on Tabish Khan go tohttp://www.tabish-khan.com/To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofartsFor full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.orgEmail: ministryofartsorg@gmail.comSocial Media: @ministryofartsorg See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

EPISODE 34 of 'All About Art': Interview with Tabish Khan a.k.a. London Art Critic In this episode, I chat to art critic Tabish Khan. Tabish specializes in London's art scene and he believes passionately in making art accessible to everyone. He visits and writes about hundreds of exhibitions a year covering everything from the major blockbusters to the emerging art scene. He's been a visual arts editor for Londonist since 2013, and he is also a regular contributor for FAD with a weekly “top exhibitions in London” column, as well as a column called 'What's wrong with art'. Tabish is also trustee of ArtCan, a non-profit arts organization that supports artists through profile raising activities and exhibitions. We talk about how he entered into the arts, having not studied an arts-related subject. We also talk about issues within the art world, including social media and the “who-you-know” culture. Listen in to hear me ask him about how he approaches being a critic, if he has ever had to write about an exhibition he really didn't enjoy, and more! You can find Tabish on socials here: Instagram: @LondonArtCritic Twitter: @LondonArtCritic Website: www.tabish-khan.com You can support All About Art on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/allaboutart ABOUT THE HOST: I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and writer. I obtained my BA in History of Art at University College London and my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, University of London. My specializations include contemporary art, specifically feminism and artificial intelligence in artistic practice, as well as museum policies and arts engagement. Here are links to my social media, feel free to reach out: Instagram @alexandrasteinacker Twitter @alex_steinacker and LinkedIn at Alexandra Steinacker-Clark

Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we'll be delving into the eerie case of the Hammersmith Ghost Murder, and how paranormal superstitions and one mans fear lead to the unfortunate death of an innocent man, leading to some changes within the legal system that still exists to this day… Sources: Alexander, Jane. “The Time Someone Shot A Ghost Dead In Hammersmith.” Londonist, 25 October 2019, https://londonist.com/london/features/hammersmith-ghost-story-murder. Accessed 16 June 2022. Buchanan, Kelly. “The Case of a Ghost Haunted England for Over Two Hundred Years | In Custodia Legis: Law Librarians of Congress.” Library of Congress Blogs, 30 October 2015, https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2015/10/the-case-of-a-ghost-haunted-england-for-over-two-hundred-years/ Dickens, Charles. “BBC NEWS | UK | England | London | The case of the murdered ghost.” BBC News, 3 January 2004, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/3364467.stm Dillard, George. “Mass Hysteria and Murder: the Tale of the Hammersmith Ghost.” History of Yesterday, 17 June 2021, https://historyofyesterday.com/mass-hysteria-and-murder-the-tale-of-the-hammersmith-ghost-ef89bb4b641f. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammersmith_Ghost_murder_case Background music used in this episode, as well as all other episodes on Rogue Darkness, is royalty and copyright free. My  intro music was a collaboration piece done by me and aandyvalentine on Fiverr. Definitely reach out to him if you're ever looking for some awesome music for your show! Check out Lovi Artes for some amazing candles for all of your ritualistic needs! https://loviartes.com/ Contact: roguedarknesspod@gmail.com Follow me on my socials! IG: https://instagram.com/rogue_darkness?igshid=e2qxf6xt3dqq Twitter: @rogue_darkness YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC3Ne_hJYPGj3d-W4CL_MDfA Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/roguedarkness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roguedarknesspod/message

The world's first emergency number, 999, was launched in London on 30th June, 1937 - to a great deal of scepticism, and open laughter in the House of Commons.  But when five women died in a house fire in 1935 - after a neighbour had attempted to call the fire brigade via the Operator - the public had begun to demand a quick, convenient way to summon the emergency services.  In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain why 999 was chosen as the number to dial, even though 111 would have been easier, on a rotary dial in a smoke-filled room; reveal how humour was used to communicate the nature of the new service to the public at large; and discover which illustrious architect's wife (supposedly) made the first ever call to the service… Further Reading: • ‘London's Forgotten Disasters: The Tragedy That Sparked The 999 Service' (Londonist, 2015): https://londonist.com/2015/11/london-s-forgotten-disasters-the-tragedy-that-sparked-the-999-service • ‘999 celebrates its 80th anniversary: From Morse code messages to 13,000 calls daily, Met Police looks back' (MyLondon, 2017): https://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/999-celebrates-80th-anniversary-morse-13267261 • ‘999 Has New Home - The Information Room At Scotland Yard' ( British Pathé, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woY_OULw1Y0 For bonus material and to support the show, visit Patreon.com/Retrospectors We'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts: podfollow.com/Retrospectors The Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill. Theme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Sophie King. Copyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taskuhääling "Õpime koos" otsustas uurida, kuidas hoitakse eesti keelt ja kultuuri erinevates Euroopa riikides ning kuidas toimivad sealsed Eesti koolid. Integratsiooni Sihtasutuse toel asusimegi ringreisile ning saatesarja “Õpime koos Euroopas” jooksul saame läbi persoonilugude teada igaühe Eesti lugu ning saame aimu, kuidas toimib kohalik elu ja koolisüsteem. Tänane saade jõuab sinuni Inglismaa pealinnast Londonist ning saatekülalisteks on Londoni Eesti Kooli asutaja ja õpetaja Annika Cockburn. Saate juhatavad sisse üllatuskülalised. Eesti Kool Londonis http://www.eestikoollondonis.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/eestikoollon... Saate ilmumist rahastas Eesti Vabariigi Välisministeerium ning toetas Integratsiooni Sihtasutus. https://www.integratsioon.ee/ kodulehelt leiad vajaliku info eesti keele õppimise ning Eestis elamise ja tagasipöördumise kohta. "Õpime koos" Kuula saateid: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s56RUnB7xKbkr9bbq0Lg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3bzOQfO Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lHsXoY Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2WJS4ri Jälgi meid sotsiaalmeedias: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opimekoos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/opimekoos Anna meile hoogu juurde ja hakka taskuhäälingu püsitoetajaks: https://www.patreon.com/opimekoos Kui soovid taskuhäälingut “Õpime koos” ühekordselt toetada, siis täname sind annetuse eest MTÜ Tartu Loomemaja arveldusarve kontole EE437700771002831014

Taskuhääling "Õpime koos" otsustas uurida, kuidas hoitakse eesti keelt ja kultuuri erinevates Euroopa riikides ning kuidas toimivad sealsed Eesti koolid. Integratsiooni Sihtasutuse toel asusimegi ringreisile ning saatesarja “Õpime koos Euroopas” jooksul saame läbi persoonilugude teada igaühe Eesti lugu ning saame aimu, kuidas toimib kohalik elu ja koolisüsteem. Tänane saade jõuab sinuni Inglismaa pealinnast Londonist ning saatekülalisteks on eesti keele klubi "Keelekindlus" looja Jane Backhoff ja tema poeg Joonas. Keelekindlus https://www.facebook.com/Keelekindlus-1888767778081539/ Saate ilmumist rahastas Eesti Vabariigi Välisministeerium ning toetas Integratsiooni Sihtasutus. https://www.integratsioon.ee/ kodulehelt leiad vajaliku info eesti keele õppimise ning Eestis elamise ja tagasipöördumise kohta. "Õpime koos" Kuula saateid: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s56RUnB7xKbkr9bbq0Lg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3bzOQfO Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lHsXoY Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2WJS4ri Jälgi meid sotsiaalmeedias: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opimekoos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/opimekoos Anna meile hoogu juurde ja hakka taskuhäälingu püsitoetajaks: https://www.patreon.com/opimekoos Kui soovid taskuhäälingut “Õpime koos” ühekordselt toetada, siis täname sind annetuse eest MTÜ Tartu Loomemaja arveldusarve kontole EE437700771002831014

Taskuhääling "Õpime koos" otsustas uurida, kuidas hoitakse eesti keelt ja kultuuri erinevates Euroopa riikides ning kuidas toimivad sealsed Eesti koolid. Integratsiooni Sihtasutuse toel asusimegi ringreisile ning saatesarja “Õpime koos Euroopas” jooksul saame läbi persoonilugude teada igaühe Eesti lugu ning saame aimu, kuidas toimib kohalik elu ja koolisüsteem. Tänane saade jõuab sinuni Inglismaa pealinnast Londonist ning meie saatekülalisteks on Pärnust pärit Laura Pähkel, kes õpib maailma ühes top muusika ülikoolis Londonis flöödi erialal. Laura jagab oma teekonda pisikesest Eestist Inglismaale ning julgustab seeläbi ka teisi noori suurelt unistama. Laura ütleb: "Kui midagi väga tahta, siis leiab võimalused." Inspireerivat kuulamist! Royal College of Music https://www.rcm.ac.uk/ Laura Pähkel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurapahkel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.pahkel Saate ilmumist rahastas Eesti Vabariigi Välisministeerium ning toetas Integratsiooni Sihtasutus. https://www.integratsioon.ee/ kodulehelt leiad vajaliku info eesti keele õppimise ning Eestis elamise ja tagasipöördumise kohta. "Õpime koos" Kuula saateid: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79s56RUnB7xKbkr9bbq0Lg Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3bzOQfO Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lHsXoY Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2WJS4ri Jälgi meid sotsiaalmeedias: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opimekoos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/opimekoos Anna meile hoogu juurde ja hakka taskuhäälingu püsitoetajaks: https://www.patreon.com/opimekoos Kui soovid taskuhäälingut “Õpime koos” ühekordselt toetada, siis täname sind annetuse eest MTÜ Tartu Loomemaja arveldusarve kontole EE437700771002831014

Taskuhääling "Õpime koos" otsustas uurida, kuidas hoitakse eesti keelt ja kultuuri erinevates Euroopa riikides ning kuidas toimivad sealsed Eesti koolid. Integratsiooni Sihtasutuse toel asusimegi ringreisile ning saatesarja “Õpime koos Euroopas” jooksul saame läbi persoonilugude teada igaühe Eesti lugu ning saame aimu, kuidas toimib kohalik elu ja koolisüsteem. Tänane saade jõuab sinuni Inglismaa pealinnast Londonist ning meie saatekülalisteks on Londoni Eesti Koolist Kristi Parijõgi Boursier ja Diana Luik. Eesti Kool Londonis http://www.eestikoollondonis.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/eestikoollondonis/ Saate ilmumist rahastas Eesti Vabariigi Välisministeerium ning toetas Integratsiooni Sihtasutus. https://www.integratsioon.ee/ kodulehelt leiad vajaliku info eesti keele õppimise ning Eestis elamise ja tagasipöördumise kohta. "Õpime koos" Kuula saateid: YouTube: bit.ly/327qt5V Spotify: spoti.fi/3bzOQfO Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2lHsXoY Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2WJS4ri Jälgi meid sotsiaalmeedias: Instagram: www.instagram.com/opimekoos/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/opimekoos Anna meile hoogu juurde ja hakka taskuhäälingu püsitoetajaks: www.patreon.com/opimekoos Kui soovid taskuhäälingut “Õpime koos” ühekordselt toetada, siis täname sind annetuse eest MTÜ Tartu Loomemaja arveldusarve kontole EE437700771002831014

This week's episode is with the wonderful Zoe Charles. We discuss her work as both a founder of  a school of burlesque and a femininity coach. We dig deep into what intuition means and how over the past few years our intuition has been challenged by an atmosphere of anxiety and fear. We look at what blocks connection to intuition and how we can work to re-connect to ourselves. Join us in this beautiful conversation through activism, deep searching and Alice in Wonderland to discover what intuition and femininity mean in the world today.About Zoe:Zoe Charles is a Performer/Teacher/Speaker, writer and Femininity Coach. She founded the award winning school of burlesque and Cabaret The Cheek of it! in 2007 and has now taught over 10,000 women worldwide. As a femininity coach and advocate for feminine empowerment and celebration Zoe founded World Femininity Day in 2011 which attracted over 30,000 people from other 73 countries and raised money to end Female Genital Cutting for Orchid Project in 2012 and 2015. As performer and writer Zoe has her own sell out, award winning solo show; Memoirs of a Slutsky inspired by the real life story of meeting her biological father in 2011. Zoe has been featured in the press and on TV for all the above- Hailed as an Entrepreneur by the Londonist, described as 'Adrian Mole meets Caitlin Moran' by Exeunt Magazine, awarded a London cabaret Award for her contribution to the Burlesque and Cabaret community and in 2015 spoke about the celebration of femininity at TEDx. In 2016 Zoe became a Mother and now has two little boys. Whether at home with the kids, in class or on stage Zoe remains committed to empowering and inspiring her audience, students, peers, friends and followers with a wiggle and a wink and as much cheeky fun as humanly possible. Website: www.cheekofit.co.ukInstagram: htttps://www.instagram.com/burlesquecheekAbout Meghan:Meghan Field is an intersectional social justice activist, Qoya Teacher, Intuitive Embodiment and Practical Magic Coach, Moon Mna/Irish Celtic lineage practitioner and Owner of Sacred Kernow Retreats.  Meghan lives in England, where she works as a Director of Advance Charity and offers 1:1 and group well-being and empowerment classes, workshops and retreats for women.In her embodiment and empowerment work, Meghan supports women to remember who we are before the world told us who we should be. Through all of her work, Meghan reminds us to slow down, get clear on who we are, listen to our intuition, honour our unique voices and step into our power.For more information and to work with Meghan:Email: hello@meghanfield.comWebsite: www.meghanfield.comInstagram: @qoyawithmeghanTwitter: @meghanfeministaFacebook: @Qoyawithmeghan Podcast Music: ‘Behind Your Eyes' by Stereo Soul Future - www.stereosoulfuture.com.

Sarah Soward is an artist with a focus on endangered wildlife and color. She holds a BFA from the California College of the Arts (view her art C.V.). She shows and competes internationally. Some highlights of her career include the acquisition of a painting by the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs, acceptance of her work into the Wildlife Artist of the Year 2013, 2015, and 2017 exhibitions at the Mall Gallery in London, England, with her giraffe painting, Sky Creature, ending up in both the Londonist and the BBC Wildlife Magazine. Two of her rhinoceros paintings traveled with the Artist4Rhino exhibition in Italy, one of which was exhibited with the show at the Museo Civico de Storia Naturale di Genova. Her new book "Rhinotopia" is currently available on Amazon/Barnes and Noble this week! Barnes and Noble Link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rhinotopia-beginnings-sarah-soward/1140482415 Sarah Soward Website https://sarahsoward.com/ ________________________________ If you follow my podcast and enjoy it, I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts

FK216! Videosilla vahendusel liitub meiega Londonist filmi “Supernoova” lavastaja ja stsenarist Harry Macqueen. Uudistenurga täidame John Wick 4 uute liitujate ja Matthew Vaughni järgmise suurejoonelise projekti sõnumitega. Kinno saabuvad lisaks “Supernoovale” “Põgenemistuba 2: väljapääsu ei ole”, “Space Jam: uus algus” ja “Püssirohu jäätisekokteil”. Saatejuhid on Lauri Kaare ja Kristjan Gold.

FK216! Videosilla vahendusel liitub meiega Londonist filmi “Supernoova” lavastaja ja stsenarist Harry Macqueen. Uudistenurga täidame John Wick 4 uute liitujate ja Matthew Vaughni järgmise suurejoonelise projekti sõnumitega. Kinno saabuvad lisaks “Supernoovale” “Põgenemistuba 2: väljapääsu ei ole”, “Space Jam: uus algus” ja “Püssirohu jäätisekokteil”. Saatejuhid on Lauri Kaare ja Kristjan Gold.

FK216! Videosilla vahendusel liitub meiega Londonist filmi “Supernoova” lavastaja ja stsenarist Harry Macqueen. Tõlkega intervjuu saab alla laadida saate tavaversioonist ja originaalheliga versioon on kuulatav “uncut”'ist. Uudistenurga täidame John Wick 4 uute liitujate, Matthew Vaughni järgmise suurejoonelise projekti, Tomorrow Wari järje ja rääkiva auto sõnumitega. Kinno saabuvad lisaks “Supernoovale” “Põgenemistuba 2: väljapääsu ei ole”, “Space […]

FK216! Videosilla vahendusel liitub meiega Londonist filmi “Supernoova” lavastaja ja stsenarist Harry Macqueen. Tõlkega intervjuu saab alla laadida saate tavaversioonist ja originaalheliga versioon on kuulatav “uncut”'ist. Uudistenurga täidame John Wick 4 uute liitujate, Matthew Vaughni järgmise suurejoonelise projekti, Tomorrow Wari järje ja rääkiva auto sõnumitega. Kinno saabuvad lisaks “Supernoovale” “Põgenemistuba 2: väljapääsu ei ole”, “Space Jam: uus algus” ja “Püssirohu jäätisekokteil” Sisukord: 11:47 Eesti kinotabel 18:46 Uudised 28:43 Intervjuu: Harry Macqueen 46:18 Supernoova 51:11 Põgenemistuba 2: väljapääsu ei ole 52:41 Space Jam: uus algus 59:40 Püssirohu jäätisekokteil 1:03:11 Telekava Saatejuhid on Lauri Kaare ja Kristjan Gold.

Am 3. Januar 1804 wird in Hammersmith der 22 jährige Thomas Millwood auf offener Straße erschossen. Obwohl sich der Täter augenblicklich stellt und auch kein Zweifel am Tathergang besteht, sollte dieser traurige Todesfall die englische Justiz für 180 Jahre beschäftigen. Reist mit Katharina und Nina in dieser Folge von „Früher war mehr Verbrechen“ in eine Zeit, in der die Bürger von Hammersmith von einem furchterregenden Spuk heimgesucht werden, Gerüchte und die Presse die Angst schüren und man schließlich mit Gewehren auf Geisterjagd geht – bis es zu einem verhängnisvollen Irrtum kommt. **// Kapitel //** - 04:18 – Ein tragischer Tod in Hammersmith - 07:40 – Wie ein Spuk eine Massenhysterie auslöst - 19:03 – Wie Francis Smith auf einen Geist schoss und Thomas Millwood tötete - 23:46 – Die Verhandlung, ein umstrittenes Urteil und eine offene Frage - 34:52 – Der Präzedenzfall „Die Krone gegen Williams“ - 36:28 – Der „Tatbestandsirrtum“ - 39:05 – Besprechung des Falles **// Quellen & Shownotes //** - The Proceedings of the OLD BAILEY, London's Central Criminal Court 1674 – 1913, Francis Smith, 11. Januar 1804, https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?div=t18040111-79 - FRANCIS SMITH. CONDEMNED FOR THE MURDER OF A SUPPOSED GHOST, In: THE CHRONICLES OF CRIME; OR, The New Newgate Calendar, Vol. 1, London 1840, https://books.google.de/books?id=8_FGAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA399&lpg=PA399&dq=Newgate+Calendar+Hammersmith+ghost&source=bl&ots=x84CrgoRt2&sig=ACfU3U34fDMOmA6OgSNCyGam8zNrmWnSrg&hl=de&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjW_uXY19HxAhWRC-wKHYccATo4ChDoATAJegQIChAD#v=onepage&q=Newgate%20Calendar%20Hammersmith%20ghost&f=false - The Guardian, Ghostly murder haunts lawyers 200 years on, Artikel vom 3. Januar 2004, https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/jan/03/johnezard - Londonist.com, The Time Someone Shot A Ghost Dead In Hammersmith, https://londonist.com/london/features/hammersmith-ghost-story-murder - History of Yesterday, Mass Hysteria and Murder: the Tale oft he Hammersmith Ghost, Beitrag vom 17. Juni 2021, https://historyofyesterday.com/mass-hysteria-and-murder-the-tale-of-the-hammersmith-ghost-ef89bb4b641f - Crime Magazine, The Hammersmith Ghost and the Strange Death of Thomas Millwood, Artikel vom 9. April 2015, http://www.crimemagazine.com/hammersmith-ghost-and-strange-death-thomas-millwood - BBC NEWS, The case of the murdered ghost, Artikel vom 3. Januar 2004, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/3364467.stm - All Things Georgian, The Hammersmith Ghost, Beitrag vom 2. Januar 2015, https://georgianera.wordpress.com/2015/01/02/the-hammersmith-ghost/ - THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, The Case of a Ghost Haunted England for Over Two Hundred Years, Blogbeitrag vom 30. Oktober 2015, https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2015/10/the-case-of-a-ghost-haunted-england-for-over-two-hundred-years/ - SAWYERNORTH, Weird Regency: The Hammersmith Ghost Murder, Blogbeitrag vom 17. März 2020, https://sawyernorth.com/2020/03/17/weird-regency-the-hammersmith-ghost-murder/ - Legal Bites - Law And Beyond, The Hammersmith Ghost Case, 8. Januar 2021, https://www.legalbites.in/the-hammersmith-ghost-case/ - Juracademy.de, Strafrecht Allgemeiner Teil 1, VORSÄTZLICHE BEGEHUNGSDELIKTE – TATBESTANDSIRRTÜMER, https://www.juracademy.de/strafrecht-at1/tatbestandsirrtuemer.html - JURAFORUM, Tatbestandsirrtum, https://www.juraforum.de/lexikon/tatbestandsirrtum - The Darker Side of Life Podcast, The Hammersmith Ghost Murder Trial, Episode vom 24. Februar 2021, https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-darker-side-of/the-hammersmith-ghost-murder-YNK7gLTFmBX/ **// Folgt uns auf Instagram //** https://www.instagram.com/frueher.war.mehr.verbrechen/?hl=de **// Karte mit allen „Früher war mehr Verbrechen“-Tatorten //** https://bit.ly/2FFyWF6 **// Mail //**: mailto:frueherwarmehrverbrechen@outlook.de **// Kaffeekasse //**: https://ko-fi.com/fwmvpodcast GEMAfreie Musik von https://audiohub.de

In this episode, I spoke to Tabish Khan, 'The People’s Art Critic'. Tabish is a London-based art critic and regular writer for the Londonist and FAD Magazine. But he is also a biomedical scientist who cuts up dead bodies, but don’t worry that’s just part of his job. Tabish is a really unique person because from his scientific education, he transitioned inadvertently into becoming an acclaimed art critic with a huge and growing following. He regularly visits architectural projects and has a keen interest in the art of building. So who better to ask if a building is beautiful than him? Because the rest of us certainly aren’t going to agree on it.His insights helped me to understand the deep connections between art and architecture. We spoke about how art is ascribed value by crowd-perception, and we deliberated on who the real Banksy is!  You’re listening to episode 13 of the Two Worlds Design podcast and I'm your host, Hamza Shaikh.

One dark night in 1804, a London excise officer mistook a bricklayer for a ghost and shot him. This raised a difficult question: Was he guilty of murder? In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll consider the case of the Hammersmith ghost, which has been called "one of the greatest curiosities in English criminal law." We'll also worry about British spiders and puzzle over some duplicative dog names. Intro: In 1850, an English doctor claimed to have given first aid to a pike. In 1970, Air Force pilot Gary Foust ejected from his F-106 and watched it land itself. Sources for our feature on the Hammersmith ghost: W.M. Medland and Charles Weobly, A Collection of Remarkable and Interesting Criminal Trials, Actions at Law, &c., 1804. Thomas Faulkner, The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Hammersmith, 1839. James Paterson, Curiosities of Law and Lawyers, 1899. Thomas Faulkner, An Historical and Topographical Account of Fulham: Including the Hamlet of Hammersmith, 1813. R.S. Kirby, Kirby's Wonderful and Scientific Museum: Or, Magazine of Remarkable Characters, Volume 2, 1804. Jacob Middleton, "An Aristocratic Spectre," History Today 61:2 (February 2011), 44-45. Alfred Whitman, "A Hundred Years Ago -- 1804," Strand 28:168 (December 1904), 632-638. Augustus K. Stephenson, "Ghost Stories of 100 Years Ago," Journal of the Society for Psychical Research 208:11 (April 1904), 214-220. John Ezard, "Ghostly Murder Haunts Lawyers 200 Years On," Guardian, Jan. 2, 2004. "The Case of the Murdered Ghost," BBC News, Jan. 3, 2004. "Killing of a 'Ghost' That Haunted Courts for 180 Years," [Glasgow] Herald, Jan. 3, 2004. "Experts to Remember Spectral Shooting," Birmingham Post, Jan. 3, 2004. Arifa Akbar, "Club Hosts Gathering in Honour of Famous Ghost Case," Independent, Jan. 3, 2004. Martin Baggoley, "The Hammersmith Ghost and the Strange Death of Thomas Millwood," Crime Magazine, April 9, 2015. "'Laying' a Ghost," [Brisbane] Telegraph, March 8, 1924. "A Ghost Story of 100 Years Ago," Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate, Oct. 29, 1910. "From the Courts," Brisbane Courier, Dec. 22, 1906. "Strange Stories of London Ghosts," [Melbourne] Leader, Oct. 6, 1900. "Dream Evidence," [Adelaide] Express and Telegraph, Feb. 21, 1891. "Ghosts, Witches, and Hangmen," Moreton [Qld.] Mail, Nov. 22, 1889. "Glimpses of the Past," Bury and Norwich Post, Sept. 7, 1886. "Resuscitation of the Hammersmith Ghost," [London] Examiner, Dec. 15, 1833. "The Hammersmith Ghost," [London] Morning Post, Dec. 6, 1824. "A New Hammersmith Ghost," [London] Morning Chronicle, Dec. 4, 1824. "Old Bailey," Aberdeen Journal, Jan. 25, 1804. "Murder -- Hammersmith Ghost," Bury and Norwich Post, Jan. 18, 1804. "From the London Gazette," Hampshire Telegraph and Naval Chronicle, Jan. 16, 1804. "The Hammersmith Ghost," Caledonian Mercury, Jan. 14, 1804. "The Real Hammersmith Ghost," Staffordshire Advertiser, Jan. 14, 1804. Trial proceedings from the Old Bailey. Jane Alexander, "The Time Someone Shot a Ghost Dead in Hammersmith," Londonist, Oct. 25, 2019. Ross Macfarlane, "The Hammersmith Ghost," Wellcome Library blog, Oct. 31, 2009. Kelly Buchanan, "The Case of a Ghost Haunted England for Over Two Hundred Years," In Custodia Legis, Library of Congress, Oct. 30, 2015. Gabrielle Keane, Locating Literature in the Ghost Hoax: An Exploration of 19th-Century Print News Media, dissertation, University of Pittsburgh, 2019. Jen Cadwallader, Spirits of the Age: Ghost Stories and the Victorian Psyche, dissertation, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2009. Listener mail: "Bing (TV series)," Wikipedia (accessed March 24, 2021). "List of Bing episodes," Wikipedia (accessed March 24, 2021). Amber Tully, "Should You Put Ice on a Burn (or Not)?" Cleveland Clinic, June 12, 2018. "Minor Burns - Aftercare," MedLine Plus, Aug. 13, 2020. Anahad O'Connor, "The Claim: Ice Is Good for a Skin Burn," New York Times, June 10, 2008. Luis Villazon, "How Many UK Spiders Are Actually Dangerous?" BBC Science Focus (accessed March 24, 2021). "Spider," Wikipedia (accessed March 30, 2021). "Not So False After All: Venom of the Noble False Widow Spider Very Similar to the Venom of 'True' Black Widows," NUI Galway, June 18, 2020. John P. Dunbar et al., "Venomics Approach Reveals a High Proportion of Lactrodectus-Like Toxins in the Venom of the Noble False Widow Spider Steatoda nobilis," Toxins, 12:6 (June 18, 2020), 402. "Study Finds Noble False Widow Spiders Bite Can Transmit Harmful Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria to Humans," NUI Galway, Dec. 1, 2020. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Stephen Harvey, who sent these corroborating links (warning -- these spoil the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

Crossing the world in 1932, two German airmen ran out of fuel in a remote region of northwestern Australia. With no food and little water, they struggled to find their way to safety while rescuers fought to locate them. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll describe the airmen's ordeal, a dramatic story of perseverance and chance. We'll also survey some escalators and puzzle over a consequential crash. Intro: Winston Churchill had a confusing namesake in the United States. Shelley's friend Horace Smith wrote a competing version of "Ozymandias." Sources for our feature on the 1932 Kimberley rescue: Barbara Winter, Atlantis Is Missing: A Gripping True Story of Survival in the Australian Wilderness, 1979. Brian H. Hernan, Forgotten Flyer, 2007. Anthony Redmond, "Tracks and Shadows: Some Social Effects of the 1938 Frobenius Expedition to the North-West Kimberley," in Nicolas Peterson and Anna Kenny, eds., German Ethnography in Australia, 2017, 413-434. Frank Koehler, "Descriptions of New Species of the Diverse and Endemic Land Snail Amplirhagada Iredale, 1933 From Rainforest Patches Across the Kimberley, Western Australia (Pulmonata, Camaenidae)," Records of the Australian Museum 63:2 (2011), 163-202. Bridget Judd, "The Unexpected Rescue Mission That Inspired ABC Mini-Series Flight Into Hell -- And Other Survivalists," Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Jan. 16, 2021. Peter de Kruijff, "Survivalist Retraces Lost Aviators' Trek," Kimberley Echo, Jan. 29, 2018. Michael Atkinson, "Surviving the Kimberley," Australian Geographic, June 28, 2018. Erin Parke, "No Food, No Water, No Wi-Fi: Adventurer Tests Skills in One of Australia's Most Remote Places," ABC Premium News, Jan. 29, 2018. "Forgotten Territory," [Darwin, N.T.] Northern Territory News, Feb. 28, 2016. Graeme Westlake, "They Accepted Their Saviour's Fish and Ate It Raw," Canberra Times, May 15, 1982. "German Fliers Got Lost in Our Nor-West," [Perth] Mirror, June 2, 1956. "37 Days in a Torture Chamber," [Adelaide] News, April 21, 1954. "Air Passenger," [Grafton, N.S.W.] Examiner, July 18, 1938. "Hans Bertram," Sydney Morning Herald, July 16, 1938. "Aviation: Pilot Bertram," [Charters Towers, Qld.] Northern Miner, April 20, 1933. "Bertram Lands at Crawley," [Perth] Daily News, Sept. 24, 1932. "Bertram's Marooned 'Plane," Singleton [N.S.W.] Argus, Sept. 21, 1932. "Captain Bertram," Sydney Morning Herald, Sept. 20, 1932. "Fully Recovered," Sydney Morning Herald, Aug. 6, 1932. "The Search for the German Airmen," [Perth] Western Mail, July 21, 1932. "The German Airmen," Albany [W.A.] Advertiser, July 7, 1932. "Death Cheated," Cincinnati Enquirer, July 5, 1932. "Lost German Fliers," [Adelaide] Chronicle, June 30, 1932. "Search for Hans Bertram," [Carnarvon, W.A.] Northern Times, June 16, 1932. "Strangers on the Shore: Shipwreck Survivors and Their Contact With Aboriginal Groups in Western Australia 1628-1956," Department of Maritime Archaeology, Western Australian Maritime Museum, 1998. Listener mail: "Escalator Etiquette," Wikipedia (accessed Feb. 8, 2021). Brian Ashcraft, "It's Hard For Japan to Change Its Escalator Manners," Kotaku, June 20, 2019. Jack Malvern, "Mystery Over Tube Escalator Etiquette Cleared Up by Restored Film," Times, Oct. 21, 2009. Laura Reynolds, "11 Secrets of Harrods," Londonist (accessed Feb. 14, 2021). Adam Taylor, "A Japanese Campaign Wants to Rewrite the Global Rules of Escalator Etiquette," Washington Post, Aug. 26, 2015. Linda Poon, "Tokyo Wants People to Stand on Both Sides of the Escalator," Bloomberg City Lab, Dec. 20, 2018. Johan Gaume and Alexander M. Puzrin, "Mechanisms of Slab Avalanche Release and Impact in the Dyatlov Pass Incident in 1959," Communications Earth & Environment 2:10 (Jan. 28, 2021), 1-11. Robin George Andrews, "Has Science Solved One of History's Greatest Adventure Mysteries?", National Geographic, Jan. 28, 2021. Nature Video, "Explaining the Icy Mystery of the Dyatlov Pass Deaths" (video), Jan. 28, 2021. New Scientist, "The Dyatlov Pass incident, which saw nine Russian mountaineers die in mysterious circumstances in 1959, has been the subject of many conspiracy theories. Now researchers say an unusual avalanche was to blame," Twitter, Jan. 28, 2021. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Alex Baumans. Here are two corroborating links (warning -- these spoil the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

As you wander round the streets of our magnificent capital city today, you’ll probably most likely be aware of all the shops and offices, albeit deserted if we are still in lockdown. What you will not see so much of are the relics of London’s glorious industrial past, unless of course, that is you know where and what to look for. From brewing giants such as Guinness, toy manufacturers like Airfix and Lesney who made the world-famous matchbox cars, to the aircraft makers like De Haviland and Handley Page—these and many more instantly recognisable brands had major and often iconic bases in London. Urban archaeologist Mark Amies author of London’s Industrial Past understands the importance of our magnificent machine age, when London was once the powerhouse of the world. Join us as we wander the street of London in search of what once was Londoners very essence. This is Your London Legacy. “If you’re not careful—there are bits of London that you’ll never go and see.” 6:50 Mark’s love for London’s industrial past and architecture in general might trace back to car rides with his father. He would sit in the back of the car as his dad pointed out buildings and what factories they used to be, the people that worked there. There were stories hiding there, histories fading to mist, and Mark found himself yearning to dig into those histories and uncover what used to be there. These places were once social hubs, where people met and went out after work to bond and form relationships. While Mark admits not all factory work was glamorous or free of danger, the social impact of industrialization is undeniable on a social level. “Fortunately for me, they thought I was some kind of expert. I always thought myself more of an enthusiast.” 14:00 The road to Mark’s book was a long one, but started off when he was looking to do something more with his life outside of work. So, he went back to his passion for London’s history and started a blog—back when blogs were the cool thing to do. This led to him writing a few pieces for the Londonist, which can still eb found today, and ultimately led him to filling in slots for BBC Radio London on the Robert Elms program. It was on Mark to take his experience there and approach publishers directly, without an agent, to propose his book: London’s Industrial Past, which he landed by letting his enthusiasm and background shine. And the book is remarkable, not only for its written content but the images that accompany it. Some of these were holdovers from companies wanting giant, wide flyover pictures of their factory and grounds to show off in boardrooms—and the detail you can see in them is remarkable. The book covers industry from aeronautics, to biscuits, to toys—and covers a wide breadth of the history and modern day usage of the facilities—since some were located on areas that formed into their own miniature cities, with businesses and healthcare facilities built specifically for the workers there. London’s Industrial Past is a remarkable read, and guess what—Mark is working on a second, more specific and focused book about London’s past as we speak. Make sure to keep your eye on him via social media, and as he would want, keep your eye on the hidden histories of London as well. Links Mark Aimes Twitter: https://twitter.com/yesteryeartweet?lang=en (YesterYearTweets) https://twitter.com/PastLondon (PastLondon) Support this podcast

Teises osas liigume vabamõtlevast Londonist laguneva tööstusega Sheffieldisse, reggae mõjudest sündi ja futu algeteni post-pungi aina avarneval maastikul.

Teises osas liigume vabamõtlevast Londonist laguneva tööstusega Sheffieldisse, reggae mõjudest sündi ja futu algeteni post-pungi aina avarneval maastikul.

Disasters form part of our collective story, but sometimes history forgets them. In this episode, we cover disasters from London that history has forgotten, inspired by the great series in "The Londonist"https://londonist.com/2009/08/londons_worst_disastersmapped

Sel nädalal jõuab kinno tõsielul põhinev lugu ühest uskumatust vanglapõgenemisest nimega “Põgenemine Pretoriast”, mille peaosas on Daniel Radcliffe. Selle filmi lavastaja Francis Annan liitub meiega Londonist, et rääkida filmi saamisloost ja oma seosest Baltikumiga. PS! Kui Francise perekonnanimi tundub tuttav, siis põhjusega. Uudistenurga täidavad teated nii filmide kui Oscari gala nihkumisest. Lisaks “Põgenemisele Pretoriast” tuleb […]

Sel nädalal jõuab kinno tõsielul põhinev lugu ühest uskumatust vanglapõgenemisest nimega “Põgenemine Pretoriast”, mille peaosas on Daniel Radcliffe. Selle filmi lavastaja Francis Annan liitub meiega Londonist, et rääkida filmi saamisloost ja oma seosest Baltikumiga. PS! Kui Francise perekonnanimi tundub tuttav, siis põhjusega. Uudistenurga täidavad teated nii filmide kui Oscari gala nihkumisest. Lisaks “Põgenemisele Pretoriast” tuleb uutest filmidest saates jutuks “Misside mäss”. Saatejuhid on Lauri Kaare ja Kristjan Gold.

FK160! Sel nädalal jõuab kinno tõsielul põhinev lugu ühest uskumatust vanglapõgenemisest nimega “Põgenemine Pretoriast”, mille peaosas on Daniel Radcliffe. Selle filmi lavastaja Francis Annan liitub meiega Londonist, et rääkida filmi saamisloost ja oma seosest Baltikumiga. PS! Kui Francise perekonnanimi tundub tuttav, siis põhjusega ;) Uudistenurga täidavad teated nii filmide kui Oscari gala nihkumisest, Kristen Stewart hakkab mängima printsess Dianat, Lemmy Kilmisterist tehakse eluloofilmi, Will Smith läheb kodusõjaagsesse Ameerikasse jpm. Lisaks “Põgenemisele Pretoriast” tulevad uutest filmidest saate jutuks “Misside mäss” ja Netflixis maandunud Spike Lee uus film “Da 5 Bloods”. Saatejuhid on Lauri Kaare ja Kristjan Gold.

FK160! Sel nädalal jõuab kinno tõsielul põhinev lugu ühest uskumatust vanglapõgenemisest nimega “Põgenemine Pretoriast”, mille peaosas on Daniel Radcliffe. Selle filmi lavastaja Francis Annan liitub meiega Londonist, et rääkida filmi saamisloost ja oma seosest Baltikumiga. PS! Kui Francise perekonnanimi tundub tuttav, siis põhjusega ;) Uudistenurga täidavad teated nii filmide kui Oscari gala nihkumisest, Kristen Stewart […]

Jazzkaare viies podcast on ülesvõte "Tallinn-67" jazzijuttudest. Kui rääkida Eesti Vabariigi 100 aasta mõjusaimast sündmusest jazzi vallas, siis oli see kindlasti rahvusvaheline jazzifestival Tallinn-67, mis viis Eesti jazzi ja festivalid maailmakaardile. Tallinn oli toona jazzimeka - lisaks Moskva, Leningradi ja liiduvabariikide jazzansamblitele saabusid 1966. aastal esinema ka Skandinaaviamaade muusikuid ning 1967. aastal maabus ka esimene Ameerika ansambel just 1967. aastal maineka jazziajakirja Down Beat kriitikute poolt aasta ansambliks valitud Charles Lloydi kvartett. 11.-14. maini viisid kõik teed „Kalevi“ spordihalli, kus esinesid 26 ansamblit ja 2 orkestrit rohkem kui 150 muusikuga. Eestit esindasid festivalil noored andekad muusikud Tõnu Naissoo ja Raivo Tammik oma klaveritriodega. Jaan Kailvee ansambel ja Eesti Raadio kergemuusika orkester Aleksander Rjabovi juhatusel. Festivalile saabus fänne üle suure liidu ja ajakirjanikke Londonist ja New Yorgistki, kõik kontserdid olid välja müüdud. Tänu Charles Lloydi esinemisele jõudis artikkel festivalist ka New York Timesi esilehele. Kõnelejad on Tõnu Sal-Saller, Jaan Rõõmus, Reet Linna, Els Himma, Anne Erm. Jazzijutule järgnes kontsert, kus tegid Tallinn-67'le kummarduse Tõnu Naissoo Unity ja toona juba tuntud poola staarsaksofonist Zbigniew Namyslowski.

Art Critic | Writer | SpeakerYou can also watch this episode on Youtube where English, Italian and Spanish subtitles are available or visit the Metralla Rosa website for more details.Being an Art Critic is a relatively recent profession, linked primarily to the worlds of journalism and written communication. For generations it has been considered almost a literary genre in itself, but thanks to the democratisation of the art market and the rise of digital communication it is no longer enough to be a prolific author in order to become an influential art critic. In our opinion, Tabish Khan is the perfect example of what it means to be an art critic today, with an important voice and dynamic presence within the media, generating information for the consumption of not only the specialised sectors but for the general public as well.They say that curiosity kills the cat, but it is curiosity that has allowed Tabish to open up to the art world, discovering in the process an inexhaustible source of knowledge and stimulating experiences that have allowed him to not only nourish himself, but to also share them with the public. Tabish has, over the years, established himself as an efficient, accessible and effective art critic. He is a pragmatic, open and clear communicator who has, almost accidentally, become embedded within an ecosystem of exhibitions that take place within London galleries and museums and which isn’t necessarily always that inclusive.Writer, speaker and art critic, Tabish Khan religiously shares his monthly and weekly recommendations in publications such as Londonist and FAD, while in the latter he also publishes his column ‘What’s wrong with Art?’. With his perseverance and passion for the world of contemporary and historical exhibitions, Tabish has become an important voice on the London art scene. And this is undoubtedly because he does not address the public from a Mount Olympus of the Fine Arts world: The language he uses is not overly technical or hermetic – on the contrary, his texts exude to the point, entertaining and useful information, allowing him to connect with his audience in an extremely organic and intimate way. He shares news about the most relevant art exhibitions in London, allowing the same perplexity that these exhibitions could arouse in any of his readers to be seen in his own gaze. Thanks to his constant, genuine and inexhaustible interest in both the established and emerging art scenes, Tabish’s articles are a guide and a map with which to navigate the complex and ultra prolific cultural offerings of the city to which he was born.It is because of all this that we wanted to talk to Tabish, in order to discover the personal stories, experiences and visions behind his public persona. This episode is full of anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories, so listen to it and discover the sensible, lucid and transparent man that Carla had the pleasure of unveiling layer by layer.And now, enjoy the interview!_____________________Related LinksTabish Khan: Website | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookOrganisations: ArtCanPublications: Londonist | FAD magazine

On this episode of the Delphian Podcast, we talk to arts writer and critic Tabish Khan. Tabish is the arts writer for Londonist, has a regular column on FAD Magazine among many others, and is also one of the judges for the 2020 Delphian Open Call. We chat with him about his unlikely beginnings in the art world, how he has been coping during the lockdown, and his views on art speak and press releases. He also gives us his top tips for artists approaching critics and writers! 

Elinal on külas Los Angeleses resideeruv elustilistika rööprähkleja Helen Tootsi, kes ilmutas just raamatu "Minu Los Angeles. Suur ja sõge". Juttu tuleb nii kirjutamisest, sellest, kuidas rikkaid inimesi õnnelikuks teha, Londonist, Los Angelesest, armastusest, äppi-kohtingutest kui ka armastusest. Toeta meie podcasti valmimist ja saa ligipääs erisaadetele ning blogile: patreon.com/armastusest Jälgi meid: Instagram: instagram.com/podcastarmastusestFacebook: facebook.com/podcastarmastusestTwitter: twitter.com/armastusest Kuula meie Spotify muusikanimekirja.

Ferdinand Demara earned his reputation as the Great Impostor: For over 22 years he criss-crossed the country, posing as everything from an auditor to a zoologist and stealing a succession of identities to fool his employers. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll review Demara's motivation, morality, and techniques -- and the charismatic spell he seemed to cast over others. We'll also make Big Ben strike 13 and puzzle over a movie watcher's cat. Intro: In 1825, Thomas Steele proposed enclosing Isaac Newton's residence in a pyramid surmounted by a stone globe. In 1923 Arthur Guiterman found a rhyme for wasp. Sources for our feature on Ferdinand Demara: Robert Crichton, The Great Impostor, 1959. Robert Crichton, The Rascal and the Road, 1961. Frank E. Hagan, Introduction to Criminology: Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior, 2008. Joe McCarthy, "The Master Imposter: An Incredible Tale," Life, Jan. 28, 1952. Susan Goldenberg, "Unmasked," Canada's History 91:1 (February/March 2011), 31-36. Ray Cavanaugh, "Brother, Doctor, Soldier, Lies," National Catholic Reporter 51:20 (July 17, 2015), 16. David Goldman, "The Great Impostor," Biography 4:8 (August 2000), 24. "Ferdinand Waldo Demara, 60, An Impostor in Varied Fields," Associated Press, June 9, 1982. Tim Holmes, "Ferdinand Waldo Demara: One of the Greatest Imposters the World Has Ever Seen," Independent, Aug. 29, 2019. Kevin Loria, "The True Story of a Con Artist Who Conducted Surgeries, Ran a Prison, Taught College, and More," Business Insider, Feb. 20, 2016. "Americana: Ferdinand the Bull Thrower," Time, Feb. 25, 1957. Samuel Thurston, "Champion Rascal," New York Times, July 26, 1959. "Top 10 Imposters," Time, May 26, 2009. "'The Great Imposter' Reportedly a Cleric," Associated Press, Jan. 8, 1970. Thomas M. Pryor, "Universal to Film 'Great Impostor'; Career of Ferdinand Demara Jr. Will Be Traced -- Lilli Palmer's Pact Extended," New York Times, March 12, 1959. John Schwartz, "Ideas & Trends; James Gatz, Please Call Your Office," New York Times, March 11, 2001. Eric Pace, "Notes on People," New York Times, April 6, 1978. "Fake Surgeon a Success; Canada to Oust American Who Served Navy in Korea," New York Times, Nov. 21, 1951. "Navy Drops Bogus Surgeon," New York Times, Jan. 30, 1952. "Schoolmaster a Fraud; 'Surgeon' During Korea War Is Unmasked in Maine," New York Times, Feb. 15, 1957. Samuel T. Williamson, "Life Is a Masquerade," New York Times, Dec. 3, 1961. Glen Hallick, "Local Veteran Reflects on Service in the Korean War," Stonewall Argus and Teulon Times [Manitoba], July 25, 2013, 14. Glenn R. Lisle, "Waldo Demara Was a Daring Imposter," Ottawa Citizen, Jan. 20, 2006, A15. "The Original 'Impostor'," Newsday, Oct. 13, 1996, A.41. "Korean War Veteran Wells Met the Great Imposter," Scarborough [Ontario] Mirror, Nov. 12, 2012, 1. Marty Gervais, "My Town," Windsor [Ontario] Star, May 31, 2003, A5. Darren Mcdonald, "The Great Imposter," Chilliwack [B.C.] Times, Nov. 11, 2005, B2. John F. Morrison, "'The Great Imposter': Jack Doe of All Trades," Philadelphia Daily News, March 30, 1983, 22. Pat MacAdam, "The Great Impostor's Last Victim," Ottawa Citizen, April 11, 1999, A3. John Affleck, "Bold Look Into Minds of Conmen," Gold Coast [Southport, Queensland] Bulletin, June 18, 2016, 55. Glen Hallick, "Stan Davis Reflects on His Service in the Korean War," Interlake Spectator, July 25, 2013, 12. "From Our Pages: 1951," Kingston [Ontario] Whig, Dec. 27, 1999, 54. Darrel Bristow-Bovey, "The Man With 50 Lives," [Johannesburg] Times, Nov. 3, 2017. When Demara appeared on You Bet Your Life in 1959, Groucho Marx called him "the most intelligent and charming and likable crook I've ever met." Listener mail: "Hear Big Ben on the Radio Before You Hear It in Real Life," Londonist, Sept. 26, 2014. John O'Ceallaigh, "40 Amazing Facts About Big Ben – As Its Clock Takes on a New Colour," Telegraph, March 22, 2019. "The Great Bell - Big Ben," parliament.uk (accessed Oct. 5, 2019). Wikipedia, "Big Ben" (accessed Oct. 5, 2019). "How to Make Big Ben Strike Thirteen?", Secrets of the Universe, BBC, Nov. 1, 2010. Wikipedia, "Big Ben Strikes Again" (accessed Oct. 3, 2019). Jets Hunt, GPS Puzzles and the Sherlock Holmes Mystery: GPS (Global Positioning System) vs. Sherlock Holmes, 2010. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listeners Neil De Carteret and Nala. You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

S4, Ep 1. In this episode: Harrogate for Rouleur Magazine Tuscany Broadstairs Folk Week Life of Brian @ CWFFF SE1 cider trail Freddie Mills part one The News: pubs, Londonist, grab bags and Taylor Swift Freddie Mills part two Bum Dosser Social Media Scene This podcast incorporates audio from the following contributors to Freesound: ERH: https://freesound.org/people/ERH/ Juan_Merie_Venter: https://freesound.org/people/Juan_Merie_Venter/sounds/327666/ Sean.townsend: https://freesound.org/people/sean.townsend/sounds/202917/ Benwer: https://freesound.org/people/benwer/sounds/260828/ SteveMannella: https://freesound.org/people/SteveMannella/sounds/86171/

*WARNING* *EXPLICIT LANGUAGE USED THOUGHOUT* Beer experts Pete Brown and Melissa Cole, gin-historian Richard Barnett, and London brewers and distillers celebrate and discuss London and it's drinking history and culture; from the taverns to the gin craze, to craft brewing and beyond. Londonist and Conway Hall Ethical Society are proud to present an evening of ale, gin, pubs, conversation and a tipsy toddle through our fantastic city's history and life.

A discussion and celebration of our animal, bird and plant life with David Lindo, Helen Babbs, the London Wildlife Trust's Mathew Frith and urban bat detective Kate Jones. Chaired by James Drury, Editor of Londonist.

London is Changing: Regeneration, Gentrification and Redevelopment Iain Sinclair, John Rogers, Tom Bolton and Helen Parton for a discussion about London, how it is changing, how that affects us and what can be done about it.