Sleep Story 397 – Our Street

Sleep Story 397 – Our Street

From Bore You To Sleep - Sleep Stories for Adults by Teddy

June 1, 2026 · 34 min

About this episode

This episode features a calming reading of 'Our Street' by William Makepeace Thackeray, providing a humorous glimpse into Victorian life.

Tonight’s reading comes from Our Street, published in 1848, written by William Makepeace Thackeray under the pen name Michael Angelo Titmarsh, and it offers a gentle and humorous look at the residents, routines, and everyday happenings of a typical Victorian street, observing the small details of ordinary life with warmth and quiet wit.🌙 Bore You to Sleep – Calm Bedtime Stories for AdultsCan’t fall asleep? You’re not alone. Bore You to Sleep is a sleep podcast that helps adults unwind and drift off through calm, monotone readings of classic public-domain books. Each episode is intentionally slow, soothing, and designed to quiet your racing thoughts, the perfect bedtime story for adults seeking a peaceful night’s rest.My name is Teddy and I am here to help people everywhere get a good night’s rest. Sleep is so important and my mission is to help you get the rest you need. The podcast is designed to play in the background while you slowly fall asleep.If you would like, you can also say hello at BoreYouToSleep.com where you can support the podcast. I’m also on Twitter and Instagram @BoreYouToSleep. You can also find me on Facebook by searching Bore You to Sleep Podcast.🎧 In this…

People in this episode

Host: Teddy

Topics covered

  • sleep stories
  • Victorian life
  • humor
  • calm narration
  • bedtime stories

Keywords

  • sleep
  • storytelling
  • Victorian
  • Thackeray
  • bedtime
  • relaxation
  • humor

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Our Street

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