Episode 121 - Sporting heroes: Introducing London’s blue plaque Olympians

As the world finally gets to enjoy the Tokyo Olympics, we’re taking a look at some of the British athletes of Olympics past, who have been honoured with blue plaques at their former London homes. Joining us to introduce this diverse array of sporting greats are two historians for the blue plaques scheme, Howard Spencer and Dr Rebecca Preston. To learn more about the blue plaques scheme, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques