Narrated by Thomas. From the humble beginnings of 16th-century fairs to the grandeur of the modern day, learn about the origins and developments of amusement parks. 😴

00:00 Welcome to Get Sleepy
01:25 Relaxation before sleep
05:05 A peaceful sleepy story
36:20 Background calm music

Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, we take a deep dive into the origin of one of the world’s favourite forms of outdoor entertainment – amusement parks. We’ll look into how they got started and how they’ve developed over the years. Get cozy and relax with a story. 😴

Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧
Writer: Laila Weir ✍️
Sound design: amusement park ambience, excitable screams 🎠☀️
Includes mentions of: History, US History, Americana, Circus, Carnival.

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Get Sleepy is the #1 story-telling podcast designed to help you get a great night’s rest. By combining sleep meditation with a relaxing bedtime story for grown ups, each episode will guide you gently towards deeply relaxing sleep.