The Kinzua rail viaduct, in Pennsylvania, collapsed when it was hit by a tornado in 2003. First built in 1882 and redesigned 1900, it was at one time the highest bridge in the world. The two video tracks in this album tell the story of the Kinzua catastrophe. The subsequent forensic investigation has cast new light on the failure of Tay rail bridge in Scotland 125 years earlier; with 75 people killed, the worst ever disaster to befall a trestle bridge. This material forms part of the course ...
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These podcasts share with you different parts of London, the greatest capital city in the world. We'll share with you the history and facts about different places in London. If you live or work in London, have been here or planning on coming here or just love London from afar this is the podcast for you! Alternatively visit our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCit1-VGh0IqfOO7wt0DKq0Q/videos If you love all this content than join us a London Visited 'Crown Jewel' member thro ...
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Welcome to the Ultimate Horror Anthology, as chosen by Uncle Jasp (horror author Jasper Bark) and Cousin Kit (horror author Kit Power). We’ve scoured the world of horror fiction to bring you the scariest short stories you’re ever going to read. Every episode we select and dissect another horror story and explain why it deserves to be among the pages of The Ultimate Horror Anthology.
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All things related to city development, content creation, gaming, and streaming.
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CREATORS WHO MEAN BUSINESS! We road trip inside the "Mobile Incubator" with artists, performers, designers, writers and makers going full hustle!
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Hello and welcome to the Green Room at Furnitubes. Join us every month with for a new episode around industry musings, interviews and discussions exploring all things architecture, street furniture and urban design.
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Strange and wonderful, sweet and bitter, naughty and nice --qualities such as these can describe the polar stormclouds of the mind, or of culture. So too, it is said, are the fertile fruits which fall from the Souljerky Yoga Vine. • Perhaps it is only shade and solace that you seek. Or temporary relief from the sun and the concrete. Perhaps you'd like a spot of chai and some sweet fruit from our vine. • A journey along the yoga information superhighway reels with rat trap fantasies. An age-o ...
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The IN_ Automotive podcast
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Ten years ago, a small group of community members looked at the rusty rails that run through their neighborhoods and saw potential. Potential for a usable, beautiful public space. When completed, the Rail Park will connect more than ten neighborhoods with three miles of continuous green space. A space for everyone: young and old, athlete and artist, neighbors and visitors alike. Friends of the Rail Park presents ‘Sounds of the Park’, an audio guide to the sights, sounds, and spaces of the ...
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In this podcast we look at Holborn Viaduct, a small piece of road and a flyover that links the West End with the City of London Join us for it's history....
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In this podcast we lookm at a more modern London Landmark, but one that is the most popular - giving amazing London Views from pods on a large wheel, The London Eye! Join us as we tell you more....
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UHA S1 E11: The Copper Beeches
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In this episode, Kit and Jasper make an impassioned case for expanding the definition of the 'horror' label, using Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's short story The Adventure Of The Copper Beeches as an object lesson in how horror (in this case, specifically gothic horror) can be found lurking in a piece of classic detective literature. Expect digressions o…
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In this podcast we look at the River Fleet. a piece of London that was essential for the Romans and Saxons but later covered up but shaped so much of London! Join us for it's history....
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CW: Discussion of child sexual exploitation/abuse. In this episode, Kit and Jasper take on Georgina Bruce's powerful, furious, devastating 2019 story Catworld. We go deep on theme, structure, ambiguity done right - and the brilliance of a story that supports multiple valid readings. We get into some tough territory here, as does the story, so liste…
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This week, Jasper revisits a childhood 'classic', R. Chetwynd-Hayes 1976 tale The Humgoo (from the anthology The Monster Club). Learn why this had such a seismic impact on a young Jasper's fragile little mind, and hear Kit gradually being won over from a place of scepticism to one of appreciation. Next week's episode will cover Georgina Bruce's Cat…
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230 - The Central Line - Part 2
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In this, our second and final look at the Central Line, we take a look at the routes, the stations and the some of the proposed extensions along with the rolling stock! Join us as we tell you more....
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UHA S1 E8: White Ladies Grave
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In this week's episode, Jasper rhapsodises about Lisa Tuttle in general, and the story Whie Ladies Grave (from her 2002 collection Ghosts and Other Lovers) in particular. Find out why Jasper thinks this specific, somewhat unremarked Tuttle story is actually a stone classic, and enjoy Kit audibly wrestling with his embarrassment that this is his fir…
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229 - The Central Line - Part 1
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The London Underground has many lines all with their own history. The Central Line, the longest, the one coloured red and the one that goes from East to West and vice versa is travelled by millions each year. Lets tell you about the history....
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UHA S1 E7: The Pain Eaters Daughter
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This week, Kit and Jasper enthuse over the tale that closes out Laura Mauro's extraordinary 2019 collection Sing Your Sadness Deep. Expect deep analysis of otherness and othering, magical realism, inventiveness, and some deep explorations into the themes of parental loss and grief. Heavy, but good stuff. Next week's episode will cover White Ladies …
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In this episode we go back to Whitechapel for the second and final part at our look at this area. Join us...
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Uncle Jasp takes us straight back to King town, with an absolute bleeding classic from 1985's Skeleton Crew. Expect detailed discussion of body horror, exquisite character work, deeply uncomfortable social norms, and much, much more. Our next episode will cover The Pain Eater's Daughter, by the brilliant Laura Mauro. The 2019 collection this story …
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In this podcast we go over to East Londion and the infamous area of Whitechapel! We look at the history of the place and how it came to be, thanks to the Romans! Join us to find out more....
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UHA S1 E5: Fair Extension
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Stephen King makes his first appearance in The Ultimate Horror Anthology, as Cousin Kit makes the case for this novelette from Kings Full Dark, No Stars collection. Uncle Jasp agrees and talks through his first-read scepticism and second-read conversion. The story also invites a detailed conversation on the global macroeconomic cycle and associated…
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226 - London Stock Exchange - Part 2
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In this, our second and final look at the London Stock Exchange, we continue our look at this globally known entity. We look at the FTSE100 and the set up. Join us....
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In this episode, Cousin Kit explains why Ramsey Campbell's Demons By Daylight in general, and Concussion in particular, is such a seismic publication. Uncle Jasp agrees and brings his own history with the story to the conversation. What does it sound like when two horror fans try and identify what it is about Campbell's writing that makes it so bri…
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225 - The London Stock Exchange - Part 1
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In this episode we go to the London Stock Exchange and find out about the history of one of the worlds most famous City establishments. Find out about the connection with coffee houses and the side streets of London! Join us and we'll tell you more....
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UHA S1 E3: In The Hills, The Cities
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This time out, Uncle Jasp explains why In The Hills, The Cities is one of the greatest short horror stories ever written, and Cousin Kit explains why, in all likelihood, he'll end up getting eaten by King Kong. And much more, obviously. Enjoy. Next week's episode covers Ramsey Campbell's Concussion, from his world-bending collection Demons By Dayli…
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224 - Vauxhall Bridge - Part 2
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One of the most overlooked bridges in London has to be this one. In this podcast, part 2, we continue to look at it's history, which parts of could be even older than London Bridge! We'll tell you more in this podcast...
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Welcome to the Ultimate Horror Anthology, as chosen by Uncle Jasp (horror author Jasper Bark) and Cousin Kit (horror author Kit Power). We’ve scoured the world of horror fiction to bring you the scariest short stories you’re ever going to read. Every episode we select and dissect another horror story and explain why it deserves to be among the page…
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223 - Vauxhall Bridge - Part 1
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One of the most overlooked bridges in London has to be this one. In this podcast we look at it's history, which parts of could be even older than London Bridge! We'll tell you more in this podcast...
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UHA S1 E1: That Hellbound Train
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Welcome to the Ultimate Horror Anthology, as chosen by Uncle Jasp (horror author Jasper Bark) and Cousin Kit (horror author Kit Power). We’ve scoured the world of horror fiction to bring you the scariest short stories you’re ever going to read. Every episode we select and dissect another horror story and explain why it deserves to be among the page…
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222 - The Northern Line - Part 2
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In this podcast we wrap up our look at the Northern Line, that runs from north to south. Join us as we look at the lines, extensions and the history of the line.
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221 - The Northern Line - Part 1
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Going from the top to near the bottom of the tube map, the Northern Line is one of the most used lines on the London Underground. How was it created and why was it named this? In this podcast we'll answer this and many other questions you haven't thought of relating to the Northern Line...
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220 - The Jewel House, Westminster
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In this podcast we go to the Jewwl House, In Westminster and not in the Tower of London, which was used by the Kings of their day back from 1365! Join us as we share more....
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In this podcast we look at the history of the Victoria Tower, the square tower that dominates views of the Palace of Westminster. Join us as we share more....
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In this podcast we visit both Victoria Tower Gardens & College Green, two park areas around the Palace of Westminster. We look at the history of both. Let us tell you....
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In this podcast we look at Southwark Bridge, one of those places that millions of people each year pass under on a Thames Clipper or see as they walk along the South Bank. Let us tell you more about it....
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216 - National Gallery - Part 2
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In this podcast, our second and final look at the National Gallery we take a good look at the many transformations the building has been under and some of the event that have taken place. Join us....
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215 - National Gallery - Part 1
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In this podcast we start our look at the National Gallery. In this, part 1, we go back in history to it's formation and some of the key people in the history of the amazing gallery. Join us and we tell you more....
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In this podcast we go to Islington, one of those areas that has been in and out of trend at various times in it's history that is now recommended to visit if you can to see this lovely area just outside the City! Join us as we tell you more....
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In this podcast we look at Battersea Park, on the bank of the Thames - converted from marsh land to park land with lots of interesting features along the way. Join us as well tell you more....
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In this podcast we look at the background to the Elizabeth Line that opened just over 2 years ago. Join us as we look at how it got here and the future of one of the busiest lines under Central London....
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In this podcast we go to the theatre away from the central West End Theatre district and go to Waterloo, South of the Thames. Join us to find out more about one of those theatres famous for the acting talent....
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In this episode, we take our second and final look at HMS Belfast and find out it was almost completely scrapped and not be the museum we have today! Join us for this and more....
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HMS Belfast sits as a museum in the Thames under the gazes of the Shard, Tower of London & Tower Bridge. As a place to visit it is an amazing place to discover. In this the first of two podcasts on the ship, we look at the history that has lead us to the current museum. Join us....
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In this podcast we go to East London and Houndsditch. Ever wondered where the name came from? We'll tell you about this and other bits of history including an armed siege in the area in the early 1900's! Join us for more....
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207 - Sir Christopher Wren - Part 2
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In this the second and final look at this man so associated with London buildings we look more at his achievements and find that there is so much more than the designs he created! Join us for a treasure trove of knowledge...
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206 - Sir Christopher Wren - Part 1
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In a long overdue wait we look at the life of one of the key figures of London, which much of his work remains today. Plus we also discover his many other areas of expertise, often not recognised. Join us as we find out more...
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In this, our third and final look at the area of Greenwich, we look further into the timeline and the colleges that make up this beautiful area of London!
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In this the second part of our three part series, we continue our look at Greenwich - the markets, Royal connections & museums. Join us as we share more with you....
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In this podcast we start our three part series look at the beautiful town of Greenwich and we start by looking at the history of its Royal connections, which are many. Join us...
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In this podcast looking at the history of Chelsea Bridge, we go back to the first bridge built here, its instability (never good for a bridge) and then its rebuild and current design! Join us as we tell you about the bridge and the surrounding area....
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In this podcast we go to South West London and one of the happiest places to live in the UK, Richmond Upon Thames! Join us as we sahre with you what it has to offer!
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Thirty Flights of Stairs
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On this episode of the Urban Theories Podcast, Moose reveals his two homes and a basement suite, Jonah sounds-off about sound, and we find out what Luxury living really means. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Rebranding 00:23:54 The ‘Cost’ of ‘Living’ 00:37:35 Living With People 00:56:55 The State of Content Creation 01:30:54 Final Thoughts Jonah: twitch.tv/th…
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200 - The Great Stink - Part 2
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In this, the second and final part of this podcast, we look at the construction of London's sewer system and the legacy it left behind in the beautiful embankments we see today alongside the Thames. Join us...
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In this episode of Urban Theories, we're back! Jonah wants to yuck yums, Moose has a multitude of reasons, and we dive deep in to an interactive paradox. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:28 Where have we been? 00:29:00 Cities Skylines II: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 01:06:27 Hope 01:10:20 Moving on 01:13:25 Lessons Learned 01:25:25 One Other Thi…
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S3 Ep13: Portrait to Landscape | feat. Alexandra Steed
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Alexandra Steed, Founder & Director of Alexandra Steed Urban, feels that people's broken relationship with nature has got us into the environmental predicament that we find ourselves in. But rather than wait for others to do something about it, Alexandra is calling upon all of us - especially those in the Landscape Architecture industry - to act no…
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199 - The Great Stink - Part 1
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The late 19th century saw major problems for London, with a smell that was unbearable for most that lived and worked in the City. In this podcast we look at what caused it and the solution. Join us....
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198 - Westminster Abbey - Part 4
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In this podcast, our fourth and final look at Westminster Abbey, we go all Royal to look at the occasions to be held in this iconic church! From weddings to funerals to coronations, the Abbey has held them all...
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