Episode 19: London Legends, Part 2: Residents

19: London Legends Part 2: Residents
byTales of Britain and Ireland.

This time we’ve got the second in a two parter telling tales from the biggest smoke: London town. This time there are three stories of residents of the city: an entrepreneur who dares to think outside the box, a property developer with an unpaid debt, and an honest workman with a secret admirer. Musical credits, sources and more at: https://talesofbritainandireland.com/episode-19-london-legends-part-2-residents/ #myth #mythology #folklore #legends

The vermin of the world…..

This episode concludes our look at some stories from the biggest smoke of biggest smokes – London.

This time there are three stories of residents of the city: an entrepreneur who dares to think outside the box, a property developer with an unpaid debt, and an honest workman with a secret admirer.

As well as some quite literal vermin.

Dick Whittington still doesn’t feature (sorry once again if that’s what you wanted).

“There’s a hole in the world like a great black pit
and the vermin of the world inhabit it
and its morals aren’t worth what a pig could spit
and it goes by the name of London”

Sweeney Todd, as written by Stephen Sondheim
Stories in summary (Warning – contains spoilers!)

In brief, without the detail or discussion – not a transcript.
If you’ve already listened and just want a refresh, only want the bare bones of the story, or really don’t care about spoilers then please do click below to read on…

St. Mary Overie
Bleeding Heart Yard

There’s a third story on the podcast – about a Sewer man and an unusual rat, but it’s a short one already and so better not compressed – why not listen to the Episode if you’re curious?

Some pictures…

Not massive amounts to say on this one with retelling the stories right here so here’s a mixed bag miscellany of images that I can find of them all.

I would really love a picture of a seductive Queen rat by the way… so if anyone wants to do one then please do get in touch!

Selected Sources

Musical credits for Episode 19: London Legends, Part 2: Residents

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