Modern London History – How Architecture, Layout and Demographics Have Shaped the City with Cathi Haragaden

In this episode of his Unusual Histories Podcast, Danny Hurst changes things up a bit by talking to experts and residents of London. This time he speaks to Cathi Haragaden, a global citizen, holistic health and well-being consultant, director of Healthy Spaces Limited and Feng Shui consultant.   Today, she and Danny discuss the role history, architecture, Feng Shui principles, evolving population demographics have on an area. They do this using Notting Hill, Portobello Road and Thamesmead, where Cathi has lived, as examples.     If you can´t get enough of these podcasts, head to https://www.patreon.com/DannyHurst to access my exclusive, member-only, fun-filled and fact-packed history-related videos.     KEY TAKEAWAYS   ·      Notting Hill has always been home to an eclectic mix of people from different classes and countries. ·      Even before the Roger Miller film made the area famous, it had a unique vibe. ·      Despite the prevalence of racism in the UK, at certain stages, the community spirit of Notting Hill has remained strong and giving. ·      Thamesmead was built on an old chemical works, and a lot of its residents looked ill. ·      The stark concrete buildings of Thamesmead significantly impacted how the place felt, which in turn influenced the people who lived there. ·      For thousands of years Feng Shui has been used in architecture as a way to channel energy to one place in a city. Examples can be found throughout the world. ·      The space we live in is to some extent a reflection of who we are. But it also influences who we become, so making changes to your home´s look and layout will have a significant impact on you.     BEST MOMENTS “The energy of the cultural difference basically allowed the Portobello Road and beyond it to have a different energetic match.” “I've lived all over the world, and one of the best places I've lived was Notting Hill.”  “I could see there were good intentions there to cater for overspill from London ... but it was made with concrete.” (Thamesmead)     EPISODE RESOURCES   Feng Shui Mastery Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feng-shui-mastery-show-with-cathi-hargaden/id858155885 https://www.fengshuimasteryshow.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathi-hargaden-064ba7151   Wall Street - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094291 Film – Notting Hill - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0125439/   HOST BIO Historian, performer and mentor Danny Hurst has been engaging audiences for many years, whether as a lecturer, stand-up comic or intervention teacher with young offenders and excluded secondary students. Having worked with some of the most difficult people in the UK, he is a natural storyteller and entertainer, whilst purveying the most fascinating information that you didn't know you didn't know. A writer and host of pub quizzes across London, he has travelled extensively and speaks several languages. He has been a consultant for exhibitions at the Imperial War Museum and Natural History Museum in London as well as presenting accelerated learning seminars across the UK. With a wide range of knowledge ranging from motor mechanics to opera to breeding carnivorous plants, he believes learning is the most effective when it's fun. Uniquely delivered, this is history without the boring bits, told the way only Danny Hurst can. CONTACT AND SOCIALS https://instagram.com/dannyjhurstfacebook.com/danny.hurst.9638 https://twitter.com/dannyhurst  https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-hurst-19574720