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The RICS PodcastSurveying Insights: The History of the Profession with Professor Carl Chinn MBE and Suki Bell FRICS #175Surveying is a rich profession with a long-spanning, illustrious history that stretches back to medieval times, and it’s a key area of focus for Professor Carl Chinn MBE.This special episode of The RICS Podcast delves into the roots of the profession, as Professor Chinn MBE shares with Suki Bell FRICS his findings on how surveying has evolved across generations, and the key figures who’ve influenced the industry as we know it today.This episode of The RICS Podcast covers:The historical origins of surveying, tracing back to early medieval land surveysThe evol...2025-01-2039 min
B2B The Business Club PodcastS2 Ep5: B2B meets Prof Carl Chinn MBE - Brummie historian and famous socialistIn this full episode, Carl talks about his deep love for Birmingham and its rich history, his family upbringing, and the strong values that shaped him. He shares his pride in receiving an MBE and, of course, everything Peaky Blinders.
How he keeps so much knowledge stored in his head is just phenomenal—proper Brummie brilliance!
Catch this unmissable episode now and learn about the real stories behind the myth!
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The Creative Condition podcastWhat we learned about creativity from: Historian Professor Carl Chinn (MBE)You can also enjoy the full-length and highlights episode now.Here's what we learned from Professor Carl Chinn discussing the working class and the arts in the 21st century.History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it.Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, hearing stories that would prove his inspiration to become a successful historian...2024-08-2214 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 239: Being working class! Historian professor Carl Chinn on the class ceiling in the arts and societyYou can also enjoy the shorter highlights episode now.History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it.Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, hearing stories that would prove his inspiration to become a successful historian. His work covers the history of Birmingham, the original peaky blinder gangs, and the urban working class and he earned the honour...2024-08-211h 22
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of 'Being working class!' Historian Professor Carl Chinn (MBE) on the class ceiling in the arts and societyYou can also enjoy the full-length episode now.History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it.Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, hearing stories that would prove his inspiration to become a successful historian. His work covers the history of Birmingham, the original peaky blinder gangs, and the urban working class and he earned the honour of...2024-08-2139 min
Mindset For SportUnlocking Birmingham's Past: A Journey with Carl Chinn MBEImagine going on an engrossing journey through the oft-ignored lanes of history, unveiling the rich tapestry of working-class culture and its profound impact on our past. That's exactly what we did with our enlightening conversation with Carl, a dedicated historian and true son of Birmingham. His vivid storytelling and deep knowledge offer a unique perspective that uncovers the city's multicultural roots, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader societal issues.
We all are products of our upbringing and Carl’s roots in the vibrant, gritty culture of Birmingham have led him to become an oral historian of the working class, a vo...2024-01-3142 min