Search

Home > The Spectator Podcast > Spectator Books: Caroline Crampton's forgotten histories of the Thames
Podcast: The Spectator Podcast
Episode:

Spectator Books: Caroline Crampton's forgotten histories of the Thames
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:31:33
Publish Date: 2019-07-10 13:56:52
Description:
Sam's guest on this week’s podcast is Caroline Crampton — whose fine and lyrical new book The Way To The Sea twines travelogue and memoir to pay tribute to the neglected mystery and beauty of the downriver portions of the Thames. Evoking Joseph Conrad and Dickens, ranging from prehistory to the sunken wrecks (and still live explosives!) of wartime ships that foundered on its shoals, from the 18th-century maritime madness to the modern day rejuvenation or social cleansing of the London docklands, Caroline tells a remarkable and fascinating story.

Spectator Books is a series of literary interviews and discussions on the latest releases in the world of publishing, from poetry through to physics. Presented by Sam Leith, The Spectator's Literary Editor. Hear past episodes of Spectator Books here.
Total Play: 0

Some more Podcasts by The Spectator

800+ Episodes
Americano 1K+     100+
500+ Episodes
Coffee House .. 10+     4
200+ Episodes
Holy Smoke 30+     5
500+ Episodes
Spectator Bo .. 7     2
400+ Episodes
The Book Clu ..