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.
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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
Since 1982, Richard Jones has been one of London’s most treasured tour guides. Hundreds of thousands of visitors have discovered the old streets and buildings thanks to Richard’s guided walks. From his captivating voice, to his insider knowledge, his tours never fail to leave a lasting impression on those lucky enough to get a ticket.
This episode looks back on the past four decades of Richard’s professional guiding career. We discuss his journey from postal worker to renowned London raconteur and his thoughts on what makes a great tour. Along the way, we explore the methods he uses to bring history to life for all age groups, and how to navigate obstacles, especially the British weather!
Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(02:48) Richard’s backstory
(04:58) “The Buzz”
(09:25) Richard’s big break
(15:01) The essentials
(21:33) Making tours fun for kids
(30:50) “Do every tour like it’s your first”
(35:23) Richard’s favourite routes
(41:57) Famous faces
(47:20) Outro
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Richard’s Webste: https://richardslondontours.co.uk
Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/londonwithjeremy
Podcast Website: https://london-with-jeremy.com
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