Street Historians
Street Historians takes you into the fascinating world of tour guiding and uncovers what it takes to make history come alive.
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12. History, Mystery and Bottle Digs: Wayne Fox (opens the original)
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Wayne Fox has been exploring London’s heritage since the moment he could walk, but it wasn’t until 2024 that he took the plunge and became a tour guide. He can often be found on the old streets and alleyways giving his two signature tours: one follows the flames of the Great Fire of London, the other traces nearly 2000 years of history that lays hidden in plain sight. On this episode, we hear how Wayne’s childhood shaped his interest in history, from bottle digging with his friend Pete to riffli
11. From Shakespeare to Sherlock: Fiona Johnston and Alex Gordon (opens the original)
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Imagine walking in the footsteps of historical figures and fictitious characters from London’s past. Each week, Fiona Johnston and Alex Gordon do just that, introducing visitors of all ages to the original locations connected with William Shakespeare, Sherlock Holmes, Doctor Who and more. On this episode, Fiona and Alex share how they took what they had learnt in drama school and combined it with their passion for London’s heritage to bring a theatrical flair to their guided walks. Despite being
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