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Fierce City: A London History Podcast

Fierce City: A London History Podcast

Fierce City

The history you don't already know from the 2000-year story of London. A monthly podcast on the people, power struggles, and pomp and circumstance of the fierce city of London. Brought to you by Satu and PJ.
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Fierce City: A London History Podcast - #16 Nell Gwyn: A Star is Born

#16 Nell Gwyn: A Star is Born

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10/07/18 • 51 min

In which we meet London's most famous royal mistress, and follow her as she conquers the theatre, the public and the heart of King Charles II.

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Fierce City: A London History Podcast - #11 Suffragettes' Darkest Hour: Black Friday

#11 Suffragettes' Darkest Hour: Black Friday

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03/04/18 • 38 min

In which the Suffragettes battle the police to reach the doors of Parliament. Featuring: Churchill, Mrs Pankhurst, a gang of roughs, and a band of tough ladies.

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Fierce City: A London History Podcast - #10 London Christmas Traditions

#10 London Christmas Traditions

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12/23/17 • 30 min

In which we find out how people entertained and fed themselves in London at Christmas from the 14th to 20th centuries. Featuring: mince pies, holly-sellers, the workhouse, Boxing Day and the gerdurken, the pie of many animals.

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Fierce City: A London History Podcast - #1 The Tower of London Menagerie

#1 The Tower of London Menagerie

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06/01/17 • 23 min

In which an elephant gets drunk and Christopher Wren appears.

The Tower of London Menagerie was open for 600 years: take a tour around the zoo of kings and across the centuries, fromslightly singed lions to a crooked giraffe. Find out about their weird diets and how the animals fought back.

Fierce City is hosted by PJ and Satu. For more visit fiercecity.co.uk

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Fierce City: A London History Podcast - #15 The Hatton Garden Heist

#15 The Hatton Garden Heist

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08/21/18 • 40 min

In which a gang of elderly criminals pull off the caper of the century. Featuring: impenetrable vaults, diamonds and gold, shady accomplices and a mysterious cassette tape.

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Fierce City: A London History Podcast - #14 What London Stole

#14 What London Stole

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06/17/18 • 45 min

In which we roam the halls of London’s museums, mainly the British Museum, and figure out where all those precious objects, stones, marbles and bronze heads originally came from. Featuring shady English earls, amazing African empires, and spooky ghost stations.

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Fierce City: A London History Podcast - #13 God Save the Queen: Vivienne Westwood starts punk

#13 God Save the Queen: Vivienne Westwood starts punk

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05/01/18 • 48 min

In which Vivienne Westwood meets Malcolm McLaren, makes the Kings Road cool again and invents the punk look. Featuring the Sex Pistols, 1970s London and the world's least consumer-friendly shop.

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Fierce City: A London History Podcast - #12 The Gin Panic

#12 The Gin Panic

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04/01/18 • 41 min

In which Londoners in the early 1700s enjoy their gin, the toffs try and take it away from them, and the street hawkers come up with some ingenious ways to keep everyone sozzled. Featuring the gin vending machine, a shocked queen and a slice of life from Hogarthian London.

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Fierce City: A London History Podcast - #9 The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

#9 The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

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11/26/17 • 36 min

In which three young rebels use art to defy the establishment and form a secret society. Can their friendship survive public scandal and romantic passion? Featuring: Victorian supermodels, the Royal Academy, hat shop culture and some of the most famous paintings of all time.

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Fierce City: A London History Podcast - #8 The London Monster

#8 The London Monster

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10/29/17 • 32 min

In which we flee in horror from the infamous London Monster, and learn there's never a dull moment when you're caught up in the crowds of 18th-century London. Featuring a mob, the Old Bailey, pickpockets and the Bow Street Runners.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Fierce City: A London History Podcast have?

Fierce City: A London History Podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

What topics does Fierce City: A London History Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Fierce City: A London History Podcast?

The episode title '#16 Nell Gwyn: A Star is Born' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Fierce City: A London History Podcast?

The average episode length on Fierce City: A London History Podcast is 37 minutes.

How often are episodes of Fierce City: A London History Podcast released?

Episodes of Fierce City: A London History Podcast are typically released every 29 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Fierce City: A London History Podcast?

The first episode of Fierce City: A London History Podcast was released on Jun 1, 2017.

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