London

Sleepy History

Slumber Studios

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.5 • 877 Ratings

🗓️ 10 August 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

From its ancient Roman roots to the rise of a global empire, London has seen centuries of triumph, tragedy, and transformation. Wander through its foggy streets, royal palaces, and historic landmarks as we explore the fascinating (and sometimes surprising) past of England’s capital. Just relax and drift off to sleep with stories of kings, plagues, fires, and revolutions. Narrated by: Simon Mattacks Written by: Alexandra Turney Includes Mentions of: Death, Illness, Plague, Popular Culture, War, Military History, Travel, Religious Traditions, Fire, Architecture, Subways, Slavery and Abolition, Colonialism, Working Class About Sleepy History Explore history's most intriguing stories, people, places, events, and mysteries, delivered in a supremely calming atmosphere. If you struggle to fall asleep and you have a curious mind, Sleepy History is the perfect bedtime companion. Our stories will gently grasp your attention, pulling your mind away from any racing thoughts, making room for the soothing music and calming narration to guide you into a peaceful sleep. Want to enjoy Sleepy History ad-free? Start your 7-day free trial of Sleepy History Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sleepyhistory.supercast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have feedback or an episode request? Let us know at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sleepy History is a production of Slumber Studios. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.slumberstudios.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Thank you for being a dedicated listener of Sleepy History.
0:05.6	It means the world to all of us behind the scenes.
0:09.9	We always want to take care of our beloved listeners.
0:14.6	That's why we're currently offering a 90-day free trial on all premium subscriptions,
0:22.6	including Sleepy History Premium
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0:31.5	If you sign up during the month of October,
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0:42.2	episode, which is already available and waiting for you in the premium feed. Try it free for a few
0:51.2	months and see if the premium experience helps your sleep before you fully commit.
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1:58.8	London feels like a very modern metropolis.
2:01.6	But look beyond the traffic and the flashing signs, and you'll find layers upon layers of history.
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