The Sleepy History of the Deckchair

Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories

Slumber Studios

Alternative Health, Kids & Family, Fiction, Health & Fitness, Stories For Kids, Drama

4.6 • 10.6K Ratings

🗓️ 31 July 2023

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Jo Steer ✍️ Sound design: ocean waves, distant seagulls 🌊 Includes mentions of: Summer, Boats, Religious Traditions, Military History, History. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight we resume our 'sleepy history' series, this time travelling thousands of years back to learn about the surprisingly storied past of the humble deckchair. 😴 Watch, listen, and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. Hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of our stories and meditations on our Slumber Studios Spotify profile. Support our Sponsors Check out the great products and deals from Get Sleepy sponsors: getsleepy.com/sponsors/ Support Us Get Sleepy’s Premium Feed: getsleepy.com/support/ Get Sleepy Merchandise: getsleepy.com/store Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-sleepy/id1487513861 Connect Stay up to date on all our news and even vote on upcoming episodes! Website: getsleepy.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/getsleepypod/ Instagram: instagram.com/getsleepypod/ Twitter: twitter.com/getsleepypod Our Apps Redeem exclusive unlimited access to Premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Get Sleepy and Slumber Studios team: Deep Sleep Sounds: deepsleepsounds.com/getsleepy/ Slumber: slumber.fm/getsleepy/ FAQs Have a query for us or need help with something? You might find your answer here: Get Sleepy FAQs About Get Sleepy Get Sleepy is the #1 story-telling podcast designed to help you get a great night’s rest. By combining sleep meditations with a relaxing bedtime story, each episode will guide you gently towards sleep. Get Sleepy Premium Get instant access to ad-free episodes and Thursday night bonus episodes by subscribing to our premium feed. It's easy! Sign up in two taps! Get Sleepy Premium feed includes: Monday and Wednesday night episodes (with zero ads). An exclusive Thursday night bonus episode. Access to the entire back catalog (also ad-free). Extra-long episodes. Exclusive sleep meditation episodes. Discounts on merchandise. We’ll love you forever. Get your 7-day free trial: getsleepy.com/support. Thank you so much for listening! Feedback? Let us know your thoughts! getsleepy.com/contact-us/. Get Sleepy is a production of Slumber Studios. Check out our podcasts, apps, and more at slumberstudios.com. That’s all for now. Sweet dreams ❤️ 😴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to Get Sleepy. When we listen, we relax and we get sleepy.
0:13.9	I'm your host, Thomas. Thank you for tuning in. It's time for another sleepy history tonight.
0:25.1	We know a lot of you are big fans of this series, so I hope you enjoy listening.
0:31.6	On this occasion, we'll uncover the history of the deck chair, an object that brings to mind
0:38.9	sunshine and naps on the sand. It's a place to rest and watch the world go by, but it has
0:49.0	a surprisingly storied past. Traveling thousands of years back, it's a journey that will take us
0:57.8	through ancient civilizations, before arriving on the cruise ships, lawns and beaches of today.
1:08.5	And thanks to Joe for writing this wonderful story.
1:12.6	Tonight's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sometimes in life, we're faced with tough choices,
1:22.8	and the path forward isn't always clear. I'm definitely an indecisive type, which can feel
1:30.0	rather frustrating, but the weight of big decisions has always felt lighter once I've spoken to a
1:37.0	friend or my therapist. Whether you're dealing with decisions around career, relationships,
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2:29.8	first month. That's BetterHelpHLP.com-get-sleepy. Let's take a few moments before we begin
2:44.7	to ease out of the daytime and into the night. Find a position that feels comfortable to you
2:56.0	and close your eyes whenever you're ready.
3:05.5	In a moment we'll breathe in to the count of four. They're more hold for one and breathe out for six.
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