Street Historians

Emily McFadyen and Dr Aaron Hunter are two London guides who give tours that are different from the norm.
After years of living in a close-knit part of East London, Emily now gives experiential tours that focus on her neighbourhood’s vibrant cuisine, architecture and social history.
Aaron uses his expertise in natural history to give family-friendly adventures that span London’s streets, museums and even a park that contains the world’s first ever dinosaur statues.
In this episode, Emily and Aaron talk about the joys of showcasing the hidden parts of London, how they both used their earlier careers to pivot into guiding, and their shared passion for unique and quirky tours.
Chapters
(00:00) Intro
(02:52) Backstories of Emily and Aaron
(12:55) Elements of a great tour
(18:36) Heading off the beaten track
(32:37) On the buses
(38:04) Expecting the unexpected
(47:38) Top tips for newbies
(51:00) Outro
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Dr Aaron Hunter’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/scienceguidelondon
Jeremy's Tour Instagram: https://instagram.com/londonwithjeremy
Jeremy's Tour Website: https://www.historyupclose.com
 

Matt Gedge and Paul Harrison are two of London's most recognisable raconteurs, each with over ten years' experience revealing the city's heritage. They each have a unique ability to combine history with humour to create tours that are both engaging and enjoyable.On this episode, Matt and Paul share what led them to this trade, reflect on honing their skills on London's open top buses, and discuss how the adrenaline rush of tour guiding can be a double-edged sword. They reveal their favourite parts of the city to explore, and round up with some handy top tips.
Contents(00:00) Intro(02:52) Backstories of Matt & Paul(08:33) On the buses(17:12) Adrenaline rush(23:27) Going from good to great(35:44) Tales of tours gone wrong(40:25) Failsafe places to visit(48:08) Top tips for newbies(51:04) Outro
Matt’s Website: https://funlondontours.com
Paul’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepaulharrisonIf you enjoyed listening to this episode of Street Historians, don’t forget to click follow/subscribe, and rate the podcast with a thumbs up or five stars.
Jeremy's Tour Instagram: https://instagram.com/londonwithjeremy
Jeremy's Tour Website: https://www.historyupclose.com
 

Street Historians takes you into the fascinating world of tour guiding and uncovers what it takes to make history come alive. Go behind the scenes with author and award-winning guide, Jeremy John, as he and his guests reveal the secrets of the trade.Jeremy's Tour Instagram: https://instagram.com/londonwithjeremy
Jeremy's Tour Website: https://www.historyupclose.com