web02.fireside.fm Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:30:01 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything? - Episodes Tagged with “London” https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/tags/london Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0100 Welcome to "Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything" the podcast where we unravel the most well-known tales of calamity, mishap, and unforeseen consequences that have shaped the course of history, and consider whether we’ve actually learnt anything from them all these years later! In this podcast, we examine the historical events that you may think you know about already and the causes that lead to them, be they icebergs or baker’s ovens. We will consider whether these tragedies could have been avoided, and some of the surprising things we do differently now as a result. But this podcast isn't just about dates and events; it's about learning from the past, drawing insights from hindsight, and gaining a deeper appreciation for the complexities of what really happened in these events we think we know so well. So get ready to encounter remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management as far more than just red tape… en-gb episodic Remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management! RRC International Welcome to "Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything" the podcast where we unravel the most well-known tales of calamity, mishap, and unforeseen consequences that have shaped the course of history, and consider whether we’ve actually learnt anything from them all these years later! In this podcast, we examine the historical events that you may think you know about already and the causes that lead to them, be they icebergs or baker’s ovens. We will consider whether these tragedies could have been avoided, and some of the surprising things we do differently now as a result. But this podcast isn't just about dates and events; it's about learning from the past, drawing insights from hindsight, and gaining a deeper appreciation for the complexities of what really happened in these events we think we know so well. So get ready to encounter remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management as far more than just red tape… no RRC International marketing@rrc.co.uk The Great Fire of London - 1666 https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/ep12 de6ec06c-8fd1-46ba-bd69-4dbe23c82f9b Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0100 RRC International full 1 RRC International In this podcast episode, we delve into the events that unfolded during the Great Fire of London. Tune in to learn more about this devastating chapter in the city's history. 24:35 no In this podcast episode, we delve into the events that unfolded during the Great Fire of London. Join us as we explore how a small bakery in Pudding Lane became the unfortunate spark that ignited the city. Fanned by powerful winds, the flames quickly engulfed buildings and continued their relentless path of destruction for days. Surprisingly, the official death toll stood at a mere six individuals, but the aftermath of the fire left a staggering 85% of London's population without homes. RRC, health and safety, safety, NEBOSH, IOSH, London, Fire, 1666, Great Fire, Great Fire of London, Samuel Pepys, King Charles II, City of London, Pudding Lane In this podcast episode, we delve into the events that unfolded during the Great Fire of London.
Join us as we explore how a small bakery in Pudding Lane became the unfortunate spark that ignited the city. Fanned by powerful winds, the flames quickly engulfed buildings and continued their relentless path of destruction for days.
Surprisingly, the official death toll stood at a mere six individuals, but the aftermath of the fire left a staggering 85% of London's population without homes.

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Join us as we explore how a small bakery in Pudding Lane became the unfortunate spark that ignited the city. Fanned by powerful winds, the flames quickly engulfed buildings and continued their relentless path of destruction for days.
Surprisingly, the official death toll stood at a mere six individuals, but the aftermath of the fire left a staggering 85% of London's population without homes.

]]> Apollo Theatre Collapse - 2013 https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/ep8 6bf7bd3d-3f26-43a3-ae6c-36559a673bf4 Fri, 02 May 2025 09:00:00 +0100 RRC International full 1 RRC International In this episode, we uncover the shocking details surrounding the Apollo Theatre ceiling collapse and explain what circumstances led to the drama being turned up a notch on that December evening… 12:53 no In the midst of a lively performance of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time", tragedy struck when a segment of the Apollo Theatre's ceiling unexpectedly collapsed, leaving more than 80 theatre-goers injured, and many more shaken. This episode discusses the risks with old buildings, and how audience members believed that the ominous sounds of the roof beginning to collapse were actually part of the show… RRC, health and safety, safety, NEBOSH, IOSH, Apollo Theatre, theatre, London, Shaftsbury Avenue, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, roof collapse, theatre collapse, metal ties, West End, In the midst of a lively performance of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time", tragedy struck when a segment of the Apollo Theatre's ceiling unexpectedly collapsed, leaving more than 80 theatre-goers injured, and many more shaken.

This episode discusses the risks with old buildings, and how audience members believed that the ominous sounds of the roof beginning to collapse were actually part of the show…

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This episode discusses the risks with old buildings, and how audience members believed that the ominous sounds of the roof beginning to collapse were actually part of the show…

]]> King's Cross Fire - 1987 https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/ep4 b6bc55f3-486d-4695-966e-0525dfa2af25 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000 RRC International full 1 RRC International Tune in to learn about the immediate impacts of the King's Cross fire, the heroic efforts of firefighters, and the lasting changes in safety protocols as a result of this tragic incident. 28:25 no Join us in this episode as we delve into the tragic events that unfolded at King's Cross station on November 18, 1987. A small flame, ignited by a lit match falling through a gap on a wooden escalator, sparked a catastrophic blaze, claiming the lives of 31 individuals, including a senior firefighter, and injuring many others. Tune in to learn about the immediate impacts of the fire, the heroic efforts of firefighters, and the lasting changes in safety protocols as a result of this tragic incident. RRC, King's Cross, fire, 1987, London, tube, TFL, trains, health and safety, safety, NEBOSH, IOSH Join us in this episode as we delve into the tragic events that unfolded at King's Cross station on November 18, 1987.

A small flame, ignited by a lit match falling through a gap on a wooden escalator, sparked a catastrophic blaze, claiming the lives of 31 individuals, including a senior firefighter, and injuring many others.

Tune in to learn about the immediate impacts of the fire, the heroic efforts of firefighters, and the lasting changes in safety protocols as a result of this tragic incident.

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A small flame, ignited by a lit match falling through a gap on a wooden escalator, sparked a catastrophic blaze, claiming the lives of 31 individuals, including a senior firefighter, and injuring many others.

Tune in to learn about the immediate impacts of the fire, the heroic efforts of firefighters, and the lasting changes in safety protocols as a result of this tragic incident.

]]> Great London Smog - 1952 https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/ep2 55d92924-bdf3-4f0d-bc7d-afc56c651fbb Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:45:00 +0000 RRC International full 1 RRC International We'll uncover the events that led to this catastrophic smog and examine the lasting repercussions it left on the community. 16:55 no In December 1952, London was engulfed by a deadly smog that wreaked havoc on its residents. Lasting for 4 harrowing days, the Great London Smog claimed the lives of approximately 12,000 people and left thousands more suffering from illness. Join us as we dive into the gripping narrative of this environmental disaster, exploring the impact it had on the city and its inhabitants. We'll uncover the events that led to this catastrophic smog and examine the lasting repercussions it left on the community. RRC, Great London Smog, 1952, smog, London, environmental, iema In December 1952, London was engulfed by a deadly smog that wreaked havoc on its residents.

Lasting for 4 harrowing days, the Great London Smog claimed the lives of approximately 12,000 people and left thousands more suffering from illness.

Join us as we dive into the gripping narrative of this environmental disaster, exploring the impact it had on the city and its inhabitants.

We'll uncover the events that led to this catastrophic smog and examine the lasting repercussions it left on the community.

]]> In December 1952, London was engulfed by a deadly smog that wreaked havoc on its residents.

Lasting for 4 harrowing days, the Great London Smog claimed the lives of approximately 12,000 people and left thousands more suffering from illness.

Join us as we dive into the gripping narrative of this environmental disaster, exploring the impact it had on the city and its inhabitants.

We'll uncover the events that led to this catastrophic smog and examine the lasting repercussions it left on the community.

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