The Tower of London - Humble Beginnings
30m
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Bad Manors
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Welcome to the first episode of Bad Manors, a podcast about the UK's most interesting buildings and all the scandals that go on behind the scenes.
And what better place to start than my old gaff, The Tower of London? In this episode I’m talking to the current Queen of the Castle, Megan Clawson and comparing notes on crazy tourists, pesky ravens, and how to spot your Beefeaters from your King’s Guards. We’ll also be answering your questions about what it’s actually like to live in a 900 year-old castle. Spoiler alert: it’s bonkers!
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Credits
Produced by Atomized Studios for iHeartRadio
Host: Tom Houghton
Producers: Willem Olenski, Rebecca Rappaport & Chris Attaway
Executive Producers: Faye Stewart & Zad Rogers
Production Manager: Kaitlin Paramor
Production Coordinator: Bella Salini
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