Street Historians
Street Historians
Podcast Description
Street Historians takes you into the fascinating world of tour guiding and uncovers what it takes to make history come alive. Go behind the scenes with author and award-winning guide, Jeremy John, as he and his guests reveal the secrets of the trade.
https://instagram.com/londonheritagewalks
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The podcast explores themes related to historical storytelling, guide training, and local culture, with episodes showcasing topics like the art of engagement in city tours and the importance of historical accuracy in storytelling.
Street Historians takes you into the fascinating world of tour guiding and uncovers what it takes to make history come alive. Go behind the scenes with author and award-winning guide, Jeremy John, as he and his guests reveal the secrets of the trade.
Instagram: @londonwithjeremy
Rachel Cole-Wilkin and Bex Couper are two London guides who enjoy exploring the more under-the-radar facets of the city’s heritage. In Rachel’s case, she founded London’s first and only ‘Loo Tour’, a walk that uncovers the intriguing and beguiling lavatory history of the city and beyond. While Bex has been giving guided walks through the oldest part of London, focusing on the various women from centuries past who have left their mark on the city.
In this episode, Rachel and Bex share the backstories about why they chose guiding and how they ended up crafting their own unique walking trails. They reveal expert tricks and techniques to make any tour a memorable experience and address some recent behavioural changes in the way visitors to London are imagining and navigating the city.
Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(03:06) Backstories of Rachel and Bex
(07:35) Crafting a great tour
(11:22) Loo Tours explored
(17:20) Making serious topics enjoyable
(25:45) Keeping children engaged
(29:01) Plans out the window
(33:36) New expectations of the old city
(39:39) Outro
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Rachel’s Loo Tours: https://www.lootours.com
Bex’s Website: https://walkswithbex.com
Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/londonwithjeremy
Podcast Website: https://london-with-jeremy.com
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