Podcast feedKing's Cross Pond facing closure
Amid a sea of cranes, machinery and building noise, and a just a short walk from the railway station, lies the oasis that is Kings Cross Pond. Since it opened the pond has attracted attention from local and international swimmers, has provided a backdrop for numerous Instagram pictures and social media posts and has even been featured in a campaign by the Mayor of London.
Developers recently announced that on the 26th of October the pond will close. Charlotte Riley met with two local swimmers Ben Williams and Barbara Rich to talk about the potential loss of their beloved pond.
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The Fitzrovia Mural
Amber, aka the American Tour Guide in London, used to pass the Fitzrovia Mural everyday without giving it a second thought. Now it is the first stop of her tours of the local area. She introduces us to the history of the fascinating work of art in a public space. Helping her to tell the story are Kristina O’Donnell, a descendant of characters in the mural, and Richard Unwin from Eazl, a creative agency that have been involved in efforts to restore the mural.
This story is part of Camden Tour Guides tales of objects around the borough of Camden.
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No Fracking!
Mimi Romilly and Mario Dust get together for this take on Mimi’s protest song against Fracking.
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In front of you, you can feel
The Camden Tour Guides Association have been developing a unique series of tours for the visually impaired. These days it is common enough to find audio tours available at major attractions, but a guided walk specifically for the visually impaired is unusual. Freddy spoke to Peter, Trevor and Elizabeth from the Camden Tour Guides Association and accompanied them on one of the tours.
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Refusing To Implode Politely - Tim Kiely
Zoe Stegosaurus interviews poet Tim Kiely about his work and his relationship to the spoken word scene in London. They discuss the themes of his writing, his poetic inspirations and the role of London writing communities in shaping his ideas. He performs: After, Reasons For Learning and Chanting The Suttas, I Am Trying To Make Something Live, We Now Return To Your Regularly Scheduled Programming.
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