In the final episode, Daniele explores some of the stories from the history of The Monument, including scientific experiments, suffragettes and a mouse.

History of The Monument

History of The Monument: Episode 4 - Monument Stories

Over each episode of the 'Voices of Tower Bridge' series, we dive deep into our oral history archive to bring you interviews by former employees and their families and explore their connection, with London’s defining landmark. 

Today, we will be speaking to Phillip Forrest, the son of Edward ‘Ted’ Forest. Ted worked at Tower Bridge for over 40 years as a bricklayer and foreman.

'Voices of Tower Bridge' - Ted Forrest

In this episode of 'The Voices of Tower Bridge', exploring the oral history of London's defining landmark, Education Officer David Laird speaks to Peter Thurkle. Peter joined Tower Bridge in 1979 doing all types of jobs, from Bridge Lifts to security work, and retired in August 2015.

'Voices of Tower Bridge' - Peter Thurkle

In this episode exploring the oral history of Tower Bridge, David Laird talks to Audrey Hudson, the daughter of Bill Skinner, who worked at Tower Bridge for over 30 years.

'Voices of Tower Bridge' - Bill Skinner

David Laird, Education and Marketing Officer at Tower Bridge, talks you through the origins and initial designs of Tower Bridge.

Episode 1 - Origins and design of Tower Bridge

David Laird, Education and Marketing Officer at Tower Bridge, talks you through the Design and Construction of Tower Bridge.

Episode 2 - Design and Construction of Tower Bridge

In our third installment, discover how Tower Bridge is lifted, and some of the people who have worked here in the last 125 years.

Episode 3 - How and Who lifts Towers Bridge

In our final of four podcasts exploring the history of Tower Bridge, David Laird, Education and Marketing Officer at Tower Bridge, explores some of the amazing stories associated with Tower Bridge.

Episode 4 - Fantastic Feat and amazing anecdotes of Tower Bridge

Daniele Middleton, accredited guide at The Monument, takes you on a journey through the history of The Monument, starting with the events leading up to the Great Fire and the rebuilding of the City.

History of The Monument: Episode 1 - The Great Fire

Daniele Middleton, accredited guide at The Monument, continues with the design and construction of The Monument by Dr Robert Hooke and Sir Christopher Wren.

History of The Monument: Episode 2 - Construction

In this episode exploring the oral history of Tower Bridge, David Laird speaks to Liz Hunter, the Granddaughter of Olive Burch who worked at Tower Bridge from 1895.

'Voices of Tower Bridge' - Charlotte Olive Dora Burch

In this episode exploring the oral history of Tower Bridge, David Laird speaks to Carol Douglas, the great-granddaughter of Friend Samuel Penny, who worked on the construction of Tower Bridge's foundations from 1886.

'Voices of Tower Bridge' - Friend Samuel Penny

We continue this tour through the history of The Monument looking at the four panels that adorn the plinth including Caius Gabriel Cibber's iconic frieze.

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