Get the app
Rob Smith
London tour guide and local historian specializing in Woolwich and London's industrial and maritime history, leading walking tours and narrating the origins of the Royal Navy for the episode.
Best podcasts with Rob Smith
Ranked by the Snipd community
12 snips
Dec 15, 2025
• 42min
The Origins of the Royal Navy
chevron_right
Rob Smith, a knowledgeable London tour guide and local historian, dives into the fascinating origins of the Royal Navy. He discusses Henry VIII’s ambitions, leading to the grand naval dockyard at Woolwich and groundbreaking ships like the Henry Grace à Dieu. Discover tales of the skilled workforce behind Tudor shipbuilding, the dramatic rise and fall of naval power, and how infrastructure innovations paved the way for Britain’s maritime supremacy. Rob also shares intriguing anecdotes from Samuel Pepys’ inspections, making history come alive with vivid detail!
The AI-powered Podcast Player
Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
Get the app