In this episode we meet an incredible array of characters: from the Mohocks to the Veterans in the Fields of Venus; from Ambrose Godfrey, inventor of the fire extinguisher; to Moll King, banker to the sex trade; to Jack Harris, Pimp-General to the people of England. As you might gather from this summary, some of the content is not suitable for young children. Visit Our Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sidestreets.co.uk/">https://www.sidestreets.co.uk/</a>Support Us on Patreon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://patreon.com/user?u=84135705">patreon.com/user?u=84135705</a>

Thomas Fairchild and the growth of the garden square.

SideStreets is a podcast about the history and geography of London. SideStreets will not attempt a narrative history of London. It will instead focus on out-of-the-way places, little-known people, and good stories. It will use them, I hope, to illustrate important patterns and principles in that history and maybe even in the history of all cities.Enjoy extra exclusive additions to the regular episodes by supporting us on Patreon. 