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 open.spotify.com/episode/5XBy...

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 open.spotify.com/episode/4BkL...

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. open.spotify.com/episode/0i95... #Nunhead

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. open.spotify.com/episode/5Ndt... #Nunhead #cemetery

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! open.spotify.com/show/2qyhtIi...

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. open.spotify.com/episode/64o3... #listen #HappyChristmas

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. open.spotify.com/episode/64o3... #historypodcasts

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. open.spotify.com/episode/1EL8... #historypodcast

Highly recommended listening.

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: tinyurl.com/yw6vheyx #truecrime #Britishhistory #cycling #nunheadcemetery

Bikes, acrobats and murder. The latest episode of London Epitaphs - Stories from Nunhead Cemetery - is on its way. open.spotify.com/show/2qyhtIi... #history #london #cycling #cemeteries #nunheadcemetery

Here's the whole series in all its weird glory. #skylisten #audio soundcloud.com/user-9869480...

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. open.spotify.com/episode/6zxq... #militaryhistory #Britishhistory #soldiers #cavlary #Crimea

"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 open.spotify.com/show/2qyhtIi...

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. tinyurl.com/yu9y2zr5 #historysky #history #swimming

A family like no other. Discover the amazing aquatic Beckwiths on the History Kiosk on Friday. open.spotify.com/show/2qyhtIi... #swimming #Britishhistory #historypodcasts #NunheadCemetery

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: soundcloud.com/user-9869480... #recommendedlistening #audiodrama #historicalfiction #listentothis

The remarkable story of the Scottish Martyrs - war, politics, revolution, transportation, death and heroics. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/666P... #Scottish #history #revolution

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 open.spotify.com/show/2qyhtIi...

... and a wealth of surprising stories. Discover London Epitaphs - Stories from Nunhead Cemetery here: tinyurl.com/yj2tawuu #history #skystorians

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

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. tinyurl.com/5n6bv2p7 #history #podcasting

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 open.spotify.com/episode/5Ndt...

The Youngster is now out and among us. I'd love to know what you think of him. @deixispress.bsky.social #newbook #BookSky #WritingSky #thrillers tinyurl.com/d9wuh3ye tinyurl.com/y7p9j5ds

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. open.spotify.com/episode/5XBy... #history #London #cemeteries

Who's the man behind the can? Find out tomorrow on episode 4 of London Epitaphs - Stories from Nunhead Cemetery. #history #podcasting #London open.spotify.com/episode/5Ndt...

Another eye-opener of an episode of Stories from Nunhead Cemetery coming tomorrow. Get ready to meet a superstar of the Victorian stage. #Britishhistory #podcasting #London open.spotify.com/episode/0i95...

Just launched - the deeply moving story of the boy scouts who set out on a seafaring adventure on the North Kent coast in 1912. The Leysdown Tragedy - episode 2 of London Epitaphs - stories from Nunhead Cemetery. #scouts #Londonhistory #Nunheadcemetery #historypodcast tinyurl.com/na26r9vp

Coming later this week... episode 2 of London Epitaphs - Stories from Nunhead Cemetery, and the deeply moving true story of the Leysdown Tragedy. #newepisode #historypodcasts #nunheadcemetery #London open.spotify.com/episode/5Ndt...

I was commissioned to write a series of historical portraits of some fascinating people buried in Nunhead Cemetery, South East London. The first episode has just gone out, if anyone fancies a listen. #London #history #podcasts #cemeteries #Britishhistory open.spotify.com/episode/5Ndt...

ALL ABOARD! 🚂 📣SAVE LIVERPOOL STREET STATION! The planning application for partial demolition of the listed station in the City of London to build a tower over it is now LIVE!! Here's our guide to writing your objection by 4th July: bit.ly/3ZQRkk8 #heritage #cityoflondon

When you move aside the old roots and the tangled ivy... you find stories. London Epitaphs - Stories from Nunhead Cemetery starts this Friday. Follow us here on on Spotify to make sure you don't miss an episode. #history #Nunhead #nunheadcemetery #London #Londonhistory

Coming very, very soon. Our brand new history podcast, revealing some fascinating forgotten lives. #nunhead #london #historypodcast #londonhistory Follow us to make sure you don't miss any episodes. tinyurl.com/yj2tawuu

Stunning irises seen crowding this tombstone in beautiful Brockley and Ladywell Cemetery on a May afternoon. #SELondon #Lewisham #Ladywell #Brockley #Cemeteries #flowers #SouthLondon #London

Oh the joy of ditching the hoover and having a crunch. An original British magazine ad from the 1950s, part of a collection from Rattlesnake Books. #1950s #advertising tinyurl.com/3nsk3aa4

The Palace of Westminster by Giuseppe De Nittis, 1878. We have some eye-opening tales of old London heading your way soon. #podcasts #newlaunch

Miss Jenny Hill - the Vital Spark. Another clue to our upcoming new series. #newlaunch #historypodcasts

An excellent essay on the fame game by our resident film historian. #recommended

We're getting ready to launch a brand new series. Stories you won't have heard coming from a very special place in London. Picture clues coming up in the coming days, starting with... #newlaunch #historypodcasts #history #London

A spell-binding moment of cinema history told in 14 richly-told episodes. Discover The Kiss - The Women who Made a Movie Masterpiece. open.spotify.com/episode/6TLN... #filmhistory #womeninfilm #historypodcasts