SideStreets Podcast

Author: Alan Hertz

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.
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Sir Hans Sloane, a man of plantations
Episode 10
Thursday, 5 November, 2026

Words can be a windows into cultural change, and the word plantation is a great example. This episode traces its development, and looks at the life of Sir Hans Sloane as an illustration of the impact of plantations on the history of London. Visit Our Website: https://www.sidestreets.co.uk/Support Us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=84135705