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Visit the History Kiosk and choose your next history fix.

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The first ever tin can - apparently. Made in 1812 by Bryan Donkin. A remarkable man with a remarkable story - hear it on episode 4 of London Epitaphs - Stories from Nunhead Cemetery.
#engineering #history #historypodcast

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February 26, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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From abject poverty to superstar status... meet the legend that is Jenny Hill, or as she was known to her adoring fans, The Vital Spark. Episode 3 of London Epitaphs - Stories from Nunhead Cemetery - takes you into the heady world of music hall.
#history #musichall
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February 7, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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Perhaps no other monument in Nunhead Cemetery begs as many questions as an open stone book bearing the names of nine young boys. Hear the deeply moving story of the Leysdown Tragedy, episode 2 of London Epitaphs - Stories from Nunhead Cemetery - here.
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#Nunhead
January 29, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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An old graveyard is full of surprising, moving and forgotten stories. Join us on a journey around the tranquil haven that is Nunhead Cemetery in South East London for the first of our London Epitaphs series.

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#Nunhead #cemetery
January 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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We've got some brilliant new podcasts coming your way in '26 so please do make like a cygnet and follow us on Spotify. It guarantees that you never miss a new upload and it really helps us build our presence as a sought-after history podcaster.
Thank you!

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December 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Age-old culinary traditions, given a loving tweak by each new generation.
Listen to Family Feasts - A Transatlantic History of Christmas Food - our seasonal special written and read by @gfrancie.bsky.social
Just perfect.

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#listen #HappyChristmas
December 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Cookies for Christmas - yes or no? Our seasonal offering at the Kiosk is this deeply moving and absorbing culinary journey by the celebrated writer @gfrancie.bsky.social
Your perfect festive listening escape.

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#historypodcasts
December 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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He was the King of the Rat Catchers, a celebrity, hanging out with the aristocracy and taking them on tours of London's sewers. Find out more in episode 10 of London Epitaphs - Tales from Nunhead Cemetery.

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#historypodcast
December 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Highly recommended listening.
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One of my happiest writing projects was coming up with an audio advent calendar for Tempest Productions. We worked with a host of fantastic actors and it was a joy to produce. Here's door 1 - join us for the whole magical journey.

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#adventcalendar #Christmas2025
December 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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A grieving father and an ill-fated showman... the Letine murder is a shocking tale of a crime of passion in the world of Victorian entertainment.

Hear Episode 9 of London Epitaphs - Stories from Nunhead Cemetery here:

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#truecrime #Britishhistory #cycling #nunheadcemetery
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Bikes, acrobats and murder. The latest episode of London Epitaphs - Stories from Nunhead Cemetery - is on its way.

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#history #london #cycling #cemeteries #nunheadcemetery
October 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Here's the whole series in all its weird glory.

#skylisten #audio

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October 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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The Charge of the Light Brigade as told by one of its participants. Listen to episode 8 of London Epitaphs to witness a soldier's eye view of history.

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#militaryhistory #Britishhistory #soldiers #cavlary #Crimea
October 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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"This is the story of one of the smallest and yet most significant cogs in history – the soldier."
Episode 8 of London Epitaphs tells the the gripping stories of three soldiers who fought in major 19th Century campaigns.
Coming tomorrow.

#militaryhistory

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October 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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The women who took to the water. Find out how one extraordinary family brought swimming to the masses - and particularly inspired young women to dip their toes.

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#historysky #history #swimming
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September 9, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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A family like no other. Discover the amazing aquatic Beckwiths on the History Kiosk on Friday.

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#swimming #Britishhistory #historypodcasts #NunheadCemetery
September 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Historical fiction lovers... may we recommend Your Most Avid Reader? This 24-part twisty audio drama takes you on a historical journey to unexpected places. Discover it today at:
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#recommendedlistening #audiodrama #historicalfiction #listentothis
Your Most Avid Reader
A washed-up writer, her devoted reader, a tribe of wandering women, and a story which will take you backwards and forwards in time, and in and out of fiction. Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio
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August 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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The remarkable story of the Scottish Martyrs - war, politics, revolution, transportation, death and heroics. Listen here:

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#Scottish #history #revolution
August 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Injured and disfigured in war, this Scottish lawyer became an 18th Century political hero. But what's his connection to South East London? Find out tomorrow on London Epitaphs.

#scottishhisttory #london #Britishhistory

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August 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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... and a wealth of surprising stories.

Discover London Epitaphs - Stories from Nunhead Cemetery here: tinyurl.com/yj2tawuu

#history #skystorians
August 9, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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An enchanting poster for the 1908 film, La Cirque Miniature, painted by the Brazilian artist Cândido Aragonez de Faria, the lead poster designer for Pathé at that time.

#filmhistory #France #artsky #filmsky
July 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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History doesn't get much odder. Discover the story of the bizarre Southcottian religious cult of 18th and 19th Century Britain.
It's founder, Joanna Southcott, is pictured in the caricature - giving Anglican bishops a thorough beating.

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#history #podcasting
July 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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The mysterious Southcottian box. Not to be opened until the chosen moment.
Find out more about this very British religious cult in the latest episode of London Epitaphs tomorrow.
#newepisode #cults #history #historypodcast

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July 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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The Youngster is now out and among us.
I'd love to know what you think of him.

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#newbook #BookSky #WritingSky #thrillers

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July 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Don't be put off by that dour Victorian expression. This man was an engineering genius and has played a major role in your everyday life. Hear his inspiring story on episode 4 of London Epitaphs - Stories from Nunhead Cemetery.

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#history #London #cemeteries
July 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM