Strange Old London

with Will Noble

Episode 1 of the Strange Old World podcast, hosted by Joe Reaney, titled "Strange Old London" was published on November 7, 2023 and runs 34 minutes.

November 7, 2023 ·34m · Strange Old World

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Summary

Looking for some unusual attractions in London, England? Look no further.In this episode, we’re talking to local expert Will Noble, features editor for Londonist.As well as writing and editing articles for Londonist, Will has also written for the likes of CNN Travel and The Independent. He loves exploring all corners of the capital, but especially its pubs, comedy scene and his hometown of Croydon.In this episode you’ll find out…Which famous singers donated their faeces to a London museumWhy one London church is periodically crammed with clownsWhat deep-fried bull testicles and a raw-egg cocktail have in common…and so much more.You’ll find all Will’s recommendations up on our website: www.strangeoldworld.com(LINKS DON'T WORK ON YOUR PODCAST PLATFORM? THEY'RE ALL AT WWW.STRANGEOLDWORLD.COM TOO)Follow Will on x.com/willrnoble or check out his latest articles at www.londonist.comHere are the two Londonist articles we mentioned on the pod:Brewery Taprooms In London: A List Of Every Single One Of 'EmA Chance to Visit the 'Roman' Bath In Strand LaneFollow Joe on X or Instagram or get in touch at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Looking for some unusual attractions in London, England? Look no further.

In this episode, we’re talking to local expert Will Noble, features editor for Londonist.

As well as writing and editing articles for Londonist, Will has also written for the likes of CNN Travel and The Independent. He loves exploring all corners of the capital, but especially its pubs, comedy scene and his hometown of Croydon.

In this episode you’ll find out…

Which famous singers donated their faeces to a London museum
Why one London church is periodically crammed with clowns
What deep-fried bull testicles and a raw-egg cocktail have in common

…and so much more.

You’ll find all Will’s recommendations up on our website: www.strangeoldworld.com

(LINKS DON'T WORK ON YOUR PODCAST PLATFORM? THEY'RE ALL AT WWW.STRANGEOLDWORLD.COM TOO)

Follow Will on x.com/willrnoble or check out his latest articles at www.londonist.com

Here are the two Londonist articles we mentioned on the pod:

Follow Joe on X or Instagram or get in touch at [email protected]

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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