In these days of lockdown, its a great opportunity to experiment with new content which is something that I am really enjoying. I am well ahead with my project to record readings of the Diary Of Samuel Pepys. Now, with … Read More
Author Archives: Thomas Barclay Matchett
VIDEO: The London Storyteller in Lockdown: The Diary of Samuel Pepys 9th May to 14th May 1665
Recorded in lockdown in London, March 2020. The London Storyteller reads the Diary of Samuel Pepys from the 1665, an era with many parallels to our own. Sam gets a bad case of wind and his mother comes to stay … Read More
Life Hacks: The London Storyteller’s Lockdown Easter Master Plan
It is Easter. The sun is out but unfortunately I cannot be owing to the current lockdown. One must make the most of the situation; I know that I am very lucky and wish all those on the front line … Read More
VIDEO: The London Storyteller in Lockdown: The Diary of Samuel Pepys April 16th 30th 1665
Produced in lock down, March 2020, London. What an emotional moment that was last night. Love Our NHS (March 26th 2020). Love our NHS. In this episode of The Diary Of Samuel Pepys (1665), Sam finds himself deeply in engaged … Read More
The London Storyteller in Lockdown: The Diary Of Samuel Pepys (March 19th to March 27th 1665)
These are extraordinary times. Self-isolation is going to be a surreal experience for many of us and I hope that wherever you are that you are safe, healthy and as fulfilled as best one can be. I am reaching back … Read More
Let Us Go Forward Together!
These are ghastly times for many around the world and the circumstances are quite unprecedented within living memory. I started drafting a post a few days ago. Its all out of date. Things have moved so quickly. The gist of … Read More
The London Storyteller Meets…The Relocation Queen
Sharon Hewitt is the founder of multi-award winning relocation specialist, Chiltern Relocation. She has established herself as reference in the field of relocation combining experience, expert insight and thought leadership in helping private clients, employers and employees alike in not … Read More
The London Storyteller: Why we are launching our Bespoke Discovery Packages
I am really pleased to be launching our Bespoke Discovery Packages. These formalise our offering in a way that is tailored to help make new Londoners feel at home faster by engaging them with the cultural treasures the city has … Read More
Great Londoners: The Triple Crown Champion Who Fernando Alonso Wants To Emulate
London has given the world many sporting heroes and champions over the years, though one who carried London’s colours around the world remains the first and only to achieve a very special triple crown in motor racing. Formula One and … Read More
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday: What Is Trooping The Colour?
Horse Guard’s Parade will play host today to Trooping The Colour as part of the celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday (Happy Birthday, Ma’am!). It is a display pageantry that is a traditional part of the ceremonial theatre … Read More