Ye Olde Guide
by Daniel Gooch and Liam McGrath
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Towards an Urban Nation: The Georgian Town
Towards an Urban Nation: The Georgian Town
About this podcast
Ye Olde Guide is a podcast about the history and heritage of the towns and cities of England. Perhaps you’re visiting one of England's wonderful cities and want to arrive primed to explore the remnants of its past. Or maybe you’re seeking a new appreciation of the town you live in. Either way, this podcast is for you. Think of us as part guide book, part companion, part battle of towns. Visit our website yeoldeguide.com for extensive show notes, maps and discussion. We hope you enjoy the podcast. Please send us your feedback to [email protected]
Episodes
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- Towards an Urban Nation: The Georgian Town · 39 minIn this episode of Ye Olde Guide, we continue the series on the development of urban Britain with the Georgian period, from about 1700 to 1840. Best known for its elegant…
- Oxford: Urban Landscape · 44 minIn our final episode on Oxford, Daniel Gooch and Liam McGrath explore the urban landscape of Oxford Send us Fan Mail
- Oxford: Icons of Science and Culture · 50 minIn our third episode on Oxford, Daniel Gooch and Liam McGrath explore two more themes in the history of Oxford We explore centuries of outstanding scientific achievements in the…
- Crown, Cross and Gown: Oxford's Thousand Years of Power · 45 minIn our second episode on Oxford, Daniel Gooch and Liam McGrath explore the political and military role of Oxford through the ages. Oxford Part One provided an introduction to…
- Oxford: Dreaming Spires · 25 minYe Olde Guide explores the history and heritage of England’s towns and cities, diving deep into the stories, buildings, and people that shaped them. In this series, hosts Liam…
- London's West End Squares · 32 minStep back into the early planning of London’s West End, where the first purpose‑designed squares began reshaping a city still rooted in medieval streets and haphazard…
- Stockport Part 2: Industrial Landscape · 33 minStockport isn’t just another mill town — it’s stacked above rivers, beneath viaducts, and within tunnels. In this episode of Ye Olde Guide, we peel back the layers of its unique…
- Stockport Part1: The Town Built in Layers · 46 minStockport isn’t just another mill town — it’s stacked above rivers, beneath viaducts, and within tunnels. In this episode of Ye Olde Guide, we peel back the layers of its unique…
- Tudors & Stuart Towns part 2: Great Rebuilding? · 38 minIn the Tudor and Stuart period towns in the UK were still predominantly wooden but moving to brick construction was a hallmark of success. Distinctive styles such as Oriel…
- Towns in Turmoil and Transition – The Tudor & Stuart Era · 43 minWelcome back to Ye Olde Guide, where we uncover the layered history of England’s towns and cities. In this episode, we journey through the transformative Tudor and Stuart period…
- Britain Invented the Metro - So Why Did It Stop? · 50 minThe UK was the birthplace of the underground railway, with London’s Tube setting the global standard. So why do so few British cities have metro systems today? In this episode of…
- Nottingham Part 3: Historic Industrial Urbanism · 43 minJoin us on Ye Olde Guide as we explore the history of Nottingham. This is the third part of three episodes on Nottingham. We will be discussing the Urban Landscape of Nottingham…
- Nottingham Part 2: Lace & Literature · 52 minJoin us on a jam packed episode of Ye Olde Guide! This is the second part of three episodes on Nottingham In the Science & industry section we discover the history of the Lace…
- Nottingham Part 1: Castle to Courtroom · 39 minWelcome to Nottingham, where rebellion runs deep. In this first part of our mini-series, we dive into the city's tangled history of politics and protest, from Nottingham Castle's…
- Lost Cities of England · 34 minIn this special episode of YeOldeGuide, we delve into the fascinating history of England's forgotten settlements. Despite being a small and crowded island, some important towns…
- Brighton Part 2: a place for everyone · 45 minBrighton – the regency city by the sea, which grew from a sleepy fishing town into a centre of Georgian leisure, initially as a spa town, but later as a centre for entertainment…
- Brighton Part 1: Regency City by the Sea · 35 min · Season 1Brighton – the regency city by the sea, which grew from a sleepy fishing town into a centre of Georgian leisure, initially as a spa town, but later as a centre for entertainment…
- Castles & Cathedrals: The rise of the medieval English city · 43 minFrom 1066 to 1500 towns and cities in England transformed beyond recognition. The Norman conquest brought stability, trade and resources and the construction of large castles and…
- Peterborough: Historic city, New town · 1 h 8 minAfter a brief historical overview our podcast explores the city in four categories: Politics & War: the royal connections to the ancient cathedral including Catherine of Aragon…
- Liverpool Part 4: urban landscape · 33 minJoin us on a historical tour of Liverpool. World famous for The Beatles and its football clubs, Liverpool has a rich and influential history and magnificent architectural…
